Table 4.
Sensitivity analyses (excluding cases of dementia in 2012 and 2013, follow-up from 2014 to 2018)
| Group | Hazard ratio (95% confidence interval) | p |
|---|---|---|
| Model 1 | ||
| NS (reference) | ||
| VSI | 1.3320 (1.2254–1.4477) | <0.001 |
| ASI | 1.1661 (1.0909–1.2466) | <0.001 |
| DSI | 1.5610 (1.2538–1.9434) | <0.001 |
| Model 2 | ||
| NS (reference) | ||
| VSI | 1.3178 (1.2123–1.4325) | <0.001 |
| ASI | 1.1607 (1.0856–1.2409) | <0.001 |
| DSI | 1.5451 (1.2411–1.9236) | <0.001 |
Model 1: Adjusted by sex, SES, age, and comorbidity. Model 2: Model 1+adjusted by smoking, alcohol, and activity. NS, normal sensory; ASI, auditory sensory impairment; VSI, visual sensory impairment; DSI, dual sensory impairment; SES, socioeconomic status