Table 4

Multivariable logistic regression analysis for OR and 95% CI of comorbidities according to log plasma C reactive protein levels

VariablesOR (95% CI)P value
Stroke0.902 (0.730 to 1.115)0.337
Myocardial infarction or angina0.949 (0.743 to 1.212)0.673
Hypercholesterolaemia0.999 (0.980 to 1.112)0.989
Hypertriglyceridaemia1.157 (1.040 to 1.287)0.007
Diabetes1.204 (1.058 to 1.371)0.005
Impaired fasting glucose1.117 (1.016 to 1.229)0.022
Hypertension1.083 (0.978 to 1.200)0.126
Prehypertension1.074 (0.992 to 1.162)0.078
Metabolic syndrome1.146 (1.035 to 1.270)0.009
Osteoarthritis0.952 (0.834 to 1.086)0.461
Osteoporosis1.087 (0.945 to 1.252)0.240
Pulmonary tuberculosis1.187 (1.017 to 1.386)0.029
Allergic rhinitis1.006 (0.905 to 1.118)0.910
  • Adjusted for age, sex, income, region, education, marital status, alcohol consumption, body mass index, smoking, marital status and physical activity.