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American than in Caucasian men did not appear to be related to higher cologne and/
or aftershave use. Therefore, the use of other products not identifi ed in this study,
different sources of exposure to DEP, or differential toxicokinetics may be driving
the high MEP levels among African-American men. After accounting for race, age,
and smoking status in the statistical models, MEP levels were still signifi cantly higher
among cologne and aftershave users; African-American race remained an independent
predictor of MEP levels. However, it is important to note that only 18 African Ameri-
cans participated in the study, and these fi ndings may be related to chance because of ...