TABLE 2—
Results of Robust Regressions for Predictors of Tooth Loss Among Women Aged 18 to 64 Years: Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1988–1994
| First Regression Algorithm,a Robust B (SE) | Second Regression Algorithm,b (95% CI) | |
| Socioeconomic position | −0.15 (0.13) | −0.49 (−0.63, −0.36) |
| Race | 0.17 (0.20) | 1.41 (1.22, 1.61) |
| Parity | 0.12 (0.07) | 0.13 (0.07, 0.18) |
| Dental care frequency | 0.09 (0.20) | 0.37 (0.18, 0.57) |
| Smoking | 0.09 (0.11) | 0.25 (0.16, 0.35) |
| Age–timec | 0.45 (0.12) | 1.34 (1.23, 1.44) |
| Diabetes | 0.05 (0.17) | 0.32 (0.19, 0.47) |
Note. See “Methods” section for descriptions of algorithms. With the exception of diabetes in the first algorithm (P = .012), all values were significant at P ≤ .001.
aR2 = 0.35; F7,2635 = 145.7; P ≤ .001.
bF8,2626 = 176.0; P ≤ .001.
cAge at and length of time since most recent live birth.