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Table 3 Logistic regression models of predictors of awareness of DM among adults aged 65 and older in Monastir City (n = 531)

From: Prevalence of diabetes mellitus among non institutionalized elderly in Monastir City

Variable

Odds ratio

Abdominal obesity

 

No

1.00

Yes

2.61 ; 1.1- 6 a

Comorbidities

 

No

1.00

Yes

3.80 ; 2.4- 6

Hypertension

 

No

1.00

Yes

2.7 ; 1.6-4.5

  1. Variables included in the model at the first step but which were not statistically significant included , gender, age, education, place of residence (urban vs rural).
  2. a Figures in italics are the 95% confidence intervals.
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BMC Endocrine Disorders

ISSN: 1472-6823

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