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Table 4 Multivariate analysis of independent variables in relation to the response variable (height-for-age), using the socioeconomic index wealth, of Xavante children < 10 years of age, according to age, Pimentel Barbosa village, Brazil, 2006.

From: Nutritional status and growth of indigenous Xavante children, Central Brazil

Age in years

Independent

variables

Linear

coefficient

Angular

coefficient

p-value

Adjusted R2

F-test

p-value

(F-test)

 

Age

 

-0.078

0.000

   

< 2

 

-1.770

  

0.345

12.067

0.000

 

Proportion of adults

 

4.845

0.030

   

≥ 2 and < 5

Mother's BMI

-3.110

0.064

0.006

0.115

8.298

0.006

 

Mother's height

 

0.089

0.001

   

≥ 5

 

-15.009

  

0.171

8.434

0.001

 

Income

 

0.349

0.058

  Â