Table 4.
Bivariate and multivariate analyses of factors associated with sarcopenic obesity
| Variable | COR (95% CI) | AOR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | ||
| - Yes | 2.7 (1.3–5.4) * | 2.4 (1.1-5.0) * |
| - No | 1 | 1 |
| Diabetes duration | ||
| - ≥10 years | 2.3 (1.0-5.5) * | 2.0 (1.9–4.5) * |
| - <10 years | ||
| Uncontrolled diabetes | ||
| - Yes (HbA1c ≥ 8%) | 2.3 (1.9–5.9) * | 2.6 (1.8–5.2) * |
| - No | 1 | 1 |
| Obesity | ||
| - Yes | 3.3 (1.5–7.2) * | 2.9 (1.4–6.1) * |
| - No | 1 | 1 |
| Age | ||
| - ≥65 years | 1.8 (0.9–3.7) * | 1.6 (0.8–3.2) * |
| - <65 years | 1 | 1 |
| Physical activity | ||
| - Low | 2.5 (1.1–5.8) * | 2.1 (1.0-4.7) * |
| - Moderate | 0.7 (0.3–1.7) | 0.6 (0.3–1.4) |
| - High | 1 | 1 |
| Hypertension | ||
| Yes | 2.1 (1.6–3.7) * | 1.89 (1.4–2.8) * |
| No | 1 | 1 |
| Dyslipidemia | ||
| yes | 3.2 (1.1–6.6) ** | 3.5 (2.8–6.8) ** |
| No | 1 | 1 |
*P < 0.05, *-significant; **P < 0.001, highly significant