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Table 3 The relationship between IDA-associated factors and ECC

From: Iron deficiency anemia associated factors and early childhood caries in Qingdao

 

Wald (x2)

P

OR (95% CI)

IDA and ECC

 Duration of breastfeeding up to age 2

11.379

0.001

3.453 (1.681–7.094)

 The history of IDA at age 2 or below

23.576

< 0.001

8.762 (3.648–21.041)

 IDA history during pregnancy

36.634

< 0.001

4.913 (2.934–8.226)

 Annual family income

  Less than 50,000 RMB

8.620

0.003

3.421 (1.505–7.775)

  50,000 to 100,000 RMB

0.299

0.585

1.243 (0.570–2.713)

  10,0000 to 200,000 RMB

0.225

0.635

1.210 (0.551–2.653)

  More 200,000 RMB

  

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 Children's no intake of iron supplements

9.361

0.002

5.602 (1.858–16.896)

Only ECC

   

 The history of IDA at age 2 or below

29.431

< 0.001

24.655 (7.745–78.486)

Only IDA

   

 Duration of breastfeeding up to age 2

6.977

0.008

1.697 (1.146–2.511)

 The history of IDA at age 2 or below

24.097

< 0.001

4.502 (2.469–8.210)

 Annual family income

  Less than 50,000 RMB

6.798

0.009

1.630 (1.129–2.353)

  50,000 to 100,000 RMB

5.774

0.016

1.450 (1.071–1.963)

  10,0000 to 2000,00 RMB

4.323

0.038

1.373 (1.018–1.851)

  More 200,000 RMB

   

 Children's no intake of iron supplements

7.010

0.008

1.585 (1.127–2.229)

  1. The group of caries-free + negative IDA was used as the reference group
  2. Bold values indicate significant statistical differences (P < 0.05)