Table 4 Results of linear regression model showing the most important predictors of blood lead levels among the children in Darkhan and Erdenet
Variable | Beta | t | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Child’s gender | −0.206 | −4.047 | 0.000 |
Educational level (parent) | −0.181 | −3.192 | 0.002 |
Missed school days | 0.138 | 2.716 | 0.007 |
Use of herbal remedies | 0.137 | 2.702 | 0.007 |
House type | 0.117 | 2.046 | 0.042 |
Parents have a paying job | .052 | 0.922 | 0.357 |
Year housing structure was built | −.038 | −0.753 | 0.452 |
Water damage (roof, wall) | .065 | 1.264 | 0.207 |
Remove shoes in the home | .020 | 0.369 | 0.713 |
Floor dustiness | .100 | 1.961 | 0.051 |
Heating with wood | .020 | 0.267 | 0.790 |
Cooking with wood | −.006 | −0.093 | 0.926 |