The OR of stroke and 95% CI according to blood lead (n=11 510)
| Blood lead levels | ||
| Low (≤2.189 µg/dL) | High (>2.189 µg/dL) | |
| OR | OR (95% CI) | |
| Stroke | ||
| No. of cases | 60 | 114 |
| Model 1 | 1 | 1.84 (1.19–2.85) |
| Model 2 | 1 | 1.09 (0.67–1.76) |
| Model 3 | 1 | 1.03 (0.63–1.67) |
| Model 4 | 1 | 1.30 (0.66–2.58) |
Model 1: unadjusted.
Model 2: adjustment for age, sex and body mass index.
Model 3: model 2 plus additional adjustments for education level, household income level, smoking status, alcohol consumption and physical activity.
Model 4: model 3 plus additional adjustments for family history of stroke, dyslipidaemia and diabetes mellitus.