Table 4

Pooled HRs of incident T2DM comparing low (moderate or poor) versus high (excellent or good) self-related health

 High self-rated healthLow self-rated health
Pooled HR (95% CI)Pooled HR (95% CI)*
Model 1: Adjusted for age and sex1.00 (referent)1.67 (1.48 to 1.88)
Model 1+education1.00 (referent)1.60 (1.42 to 1.81)
Model 1+BMI1.00 (referent)1.38 (1.19 to 1.60)
Model 1+smoking1.00 (referent)1.67 (1.48 to 1.89)
Model 1+physical activity1.00 (referent)1.59 (1.41 to 1.80)
Model 1+alcohol consumption1.00 (referent)1.67 (1.48 to 1.89)
Model 1+energy intake1.00 (referent)1.67 (1.48 to 1.88)
Model 1+hypertension1.00 (referent)1.48 (1.31 to 1.69)
Model 1+all covariates above1.00 (referent)1.29 (1.09 to 1.53)
  • *Pooled HRs calculated using a centre-stratified approach in combination with a random-effect meta-analysis.

  • BMI, body mass index; T2DM, type 2 diabetes mellitus.