Table 6.
A Summary of Findings for Variables that Differ Between the Unified LR, Stratified LR: Under 65, and Stratified LR: 65+ Models
| Variable | Quantitative Disparity, with Increases in Estimated Odds Ratio Toward | Differences: Unified LR and Stratified LR: Under 65 | Differences: Unified LR and Stratified LR: 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Patients At Least 65 | No | Yes |
| Hispanic Ethnicity | Patients At Least 65 | Somewhat | Yes |
| CHD | Patients Under 65 | Yes | Somewhat |
| COPD | Patients At Least 65 | Somewhat | Yes |
| Food Allergy | Patients Under 65 | No | Yes |
| High Cholesterol | Patients At Least 65 | No | Somewhat |
| Kidneys Weak or Failing | Patients At Least 65 | Yes | No |
| Liver Condition | Patients Under 65 | Somewhat | Somewhat |
| Self-Care Difficulty | Patients At Least 65 | Yes | Somewhat |
| Uses Mobility Equipment | Patients Under 65 | Yes | No |
| Work Limited by a Health Problem | Patients At Least 65 | Somewhat | No |
| Problems Paying Bills | Patients At Least 65 | Somewhat | Somewhat |
| Filled a Prescription in the Past 12 Months | Patients Under 65 | No | Yes |