TABLE 4.
Variables | Adjusted HR a | 95% CI | P |
---|---|---|---|
Age | 2.56 | (1.78–3.70) | <0.001 |
Sex | 4.44 | (2.53–7.79) | <0.001 |
Charlson Comorbidity Index | 1.37 | (1.05–1.79) | 0.019 |
Hyperlipidemia | 2.13 | (1.28–3.54) | 0.004 |
Hyperthyroidism | 2.02 | (1.16–3.50) | 0.012 |
Epilepsy | 4.09 | (1.76–9.50) | 0.001 |
Abbreviations: 95% CI, 95% confidence interval; HR, hazard ratio.
The adjusted HR and 95% CI were estimated by a stepwise Cox proportional hazards regression method; model adjusted for age, gender, CCI and relevant comorbidities.