Table 2.
Association between polypharmacy and clinical outcomes in older adults: multivariable logistic regression
| Sample | Odds Ratio (OR) (95% Confidence Interval) | |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitalization | Mortality | |
| Total (n = 3,297) | 1.52(1.28–1.81) * | 3.17(1.19–8.44) * |
| 65–79 years old (n = 2,861) | 1.48(1.23–1.79) * | 3.72(1.06–13.05) * |
| ≥ 80 years old (n = 436) | 1.78(1.06–2.99) * | 1.90(0.37–9.68) |
| Males (n = 1,488) | 1.68(1.30–2.17) * | 2.91(0.80–10.59) |
| Females (n = 1,809) | 1.40(1.10–1.79) * | 3.23(0.70–14.94) |
| Living alone (n = 707) | 1.05(0.72–1.53) | 1.92(0.33–11.12) |
| Not living alone (n = 2,590) | 1.69(1.38–2.06) * | 4.08(1.18–14.12) * |
Notes. Models controlling for age (years), sex, residential areas, income quartile (household), health insurance type, having private medical insurance, health screening in 2 years, cancer screening in 2 years, education level, Charlson comorbidity index, disability, BMI, living alone, walking days per week, having ever smoked, non-excessive drink, and calendar year. *p < 0.05