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Table 4 Independent and adjusted risk indicators of high blood pressure after controlling for age

From: The relationship between socioeconomic status/income and prevalence of diabetes and associated conditions: A cross-sectional population-based study in Saskatchewan, Canada

Independent variable

OR

95 % confidence interval

P-value

Body Mass Index: Overweight/obese

2.14

1.97 – 2.33

.000

Daily smoker

1.84

1.80 – 1.88

.000

Household income: $29,999 or less

1.52

1.41 – 1.63

.000

Gender: Male

1.26

1.16 – 1.36

.000

Physically inactive

1.11

1.06 – 1.17

.000

  1. Reference categories:
  2. BMI – Normal weight; Non-smoker; Household income - $80,000 or more; Female gender; Physically active
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International Journal for Equity in Health

ISSN: 1475-9276

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