Table 2

Risk factors for major amputation and/or death during 2 years after first minor amputation among persons with diabetes in Finland in 1991–2007 (Cox regression model)

Risk factorHR95% CIp Value (Walds test)
SEP
 1 (Lowest)1.00(ref)
 20.980.90 to 1.070.6989
 30.950.86 to 1.050.3001
 40.890.80 to 1.000.0405
 5 (Highest)0.680.60 to 0.77<0.001
 Risk/10 years1.641.58 to 1.70<0.001
Gender
 Men1.00(ref)
 Women0.930.86 to 0.990.0317
Diabetes type
 ITDM (−40 at incidence date)1.00(ref)
 ITDM (40+ at incidence date)0.990.84 to 1.160.8550
 NITDM1.090.93 to 1.270.2543
Diabetes duration
 Risk/10 years1.121.08 to 1.17<0.001
Amputation year1.001.00 to 1.010.3275
  • ITDM, insulin-treated diabetes mellitus; NITDM, non-insulin-treated diabetes mellitus.