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Table 2 Pigmentation scores and skin reflectance

From: Skin pigmentation, sun exposure and vitamin D levels in children of the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children

Pigmentation scores

Effecta(unadjusted)

95% CI

p-value

R2

R2(%)

F

Effecta(adjustedb)

95% CI

p-value

Skin colour score

0.41

0.25, 0.57

8.1×10-7

0.035

3.46

24.8

0.41

0.25, 0.57

7.6×10-7

Tanning score

0.19

0.10, 0.28

5.6×10-5

0.023

2.32

16.4

0.18

0.09, 0.27

9.3×10-5

Freckling score

0.25

0.13, 0.36

1.9×10-5

0.026

2.62

18.6

0.22

0.11, 0.34

1.0×10-4

  1. aMean difference in skin reflectance per unit increase in pigmentation score.
  2. bAdjusted for sex, age at clinic visit and principal components.
  3. N = 693.