Table 4 Multivariate logistic regression of dependent variable obstructive lung disease vs. obesity and the confounders, stratified by gender
Characteristic | Adjusted Odds Ratio | P | 95% confidence interval |
|---|---|---|---|
Women (N = 490) | |||
 Obese | 2.18 | 0.01 | 1.27, 3.72 |
  Low income | 1.44 | 0.16 | 0.87, 2.40 |
  Number of comorbidities | 1.24 | 0.01 | 1.05, 1.45 |
  Number of prescription medications | 1.12 | 0.00 | 1.05, 1.20 |
  Cigarette smoking | 1.60 | 0.10 | 0.91, 2.80 |
  Alcohol problem | 1.47 | 0.40 | 0.60, 3.57 |
Men (N = 413) | |||
 Obese | 0.97 | 0.93 | 0.51, 1.83 |
  Low income | 2.58 | 0.00 | 1.35, 4.92 |
  Number of comorbidities | 1.11 | 0.31 | 0.91, 1.34 |
  Number of prescription medications | 1.14 | 0.00 | 1.05, 1.23 |
  Cigarette smoking | 1.02 | 0.96 | 0.50, 2.10 |
  Alcohol problem | 1.71 | 0.18 | 0.79, 3.77 |