Variables included in multiple regression to predict haemoglobin and ferritin concentrations
| Haemoglobin | Ferritin | |
|---|---|---|
| Variables significant for at least one ethnic group | ||
| Fed cows’ milk at 9 months | Yes | Yes |
| Fed cows’ milk at 15 months | Yes | Yes |
| Amount of cows’ milk drunk at 2 years | Yes | Yes |
| Weight gain—birth to 15 months | Yes | Yes |
| Whether given vitamins at 2 years | Yes | Yes |
| Whether eats cereal daily | Yes | NS |
| Number of siblings | Yes | NS |
| Mother’s country of birth | NS | Yes |
| Mother’s religion—Muslim | Yes | NS |
| Variables not significant for any group | ||
| Bottle fed from birth | ||
| Fed casein formula at 9 weeks | ||
| Fed casein formula at 5 months | ||
| Age first ate solid food | ||
| Whether family received income support | ||
| Mother’s understanding of English | ||
| Whether ate meat or fish daily at 2 years | ||
| Whether weaning problems reported at 15 months | ||
| Birth weight | ||
| Birth order | ||
Yes, significant at the 95% confidence interval.