Table 4

Age-adjusted and multivariable-adjusted HRs and 95% CIs for mortality according to RLS status in the US cohorts

Women's Health StudyPhysicians’ Health Study
HR (95% CI)
Age-adjusted modelsn=31 370n=22 926
0.98
(0.75 to 1.27)
1.10
(0.96 to 1.27)
Multivariable-adjusted* modelsn=30 475n=22 816
0.93
(0.71 to 1.21)
1.07
(0.93 to 1.23)
  • *Multivariable models were adjusted for age, body mass index, smoking, physical activity and histories of diabetes, hypertension, myocardial infarction, stroke and cancer.

  • RLS, restless legs syndrome.