Table 4.
Figures are hazard ratios (95% confidence intervals) for associations between thigh circumference and cardiovascular disease from 1436 men aged 35-65 followed for 10 years
| Centile of thigh circumference (cm) | Model 1* | Model 2† | Model 3‡ | Model 4¶ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 (46.5) | 1.25 (0.85 to 1.85) | 1.98 (1.34 to 2.92) | 2.30 (1.62 to 3.26) | 2.03 (1.35 to 3.03) |
| 5 (48.0) | 1.14 (0.85 to 1.52) | 1.70 (1.27 to 2.27) | 1.96 (1.46 to 2.63) | 1.73 (1.25 to 2.41) |
| 10 (49.5) | 1.04 (0.84 to 1.28) | 1.47 (1.19 to 1.82) | 1.67 (1.29 to 2.16) | 1.49 (1.13 to 1.96) |
| 25 (52.0) | 0.94 (0.80 to 1.10) | 1.18 (1.01 to 1.38) | 1.30 (1.06 to 1.59) | 1.19 (0.96 to 1.46) |
| 50 (55.0) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 75 (58.0) | 1.19 (1.00 to 1.41) | 0.95 (0.80 to 1.13) | 0.88 (0.71 to 1.09) | 0.96 (0.77 to 1.19) |
| 90 (61.0) | 1.38 (1.08 to 1.76) | 0.99 (0.77 to 1.26) | 0.90 (0.65 to 1.25) | 1.01 (0.72 to 1.43) |
| 95 (63.0) | 1.51 (1.07 to 2.13) | 1.04 (0.74 to 1.46) | 0.96 (0.62 to 1.49) | 1.07 (0.67 to 1.72) |
| 97.5 (64.0) | 1.58 (1.05 to 2.38) | 1.06 (0.71 to 1.60) | 0.99 (0.60 to 1.65) | 1.11 (0.64 to 1.93) |
*Adjusted for smoking, physical activity, and education.
†Additionally to * adjusted for body fat percentage and body height. P<0.05, likelihood ratio test for effect.
‡Additionally to * adjusted for BMI (body mass index) and waist circumference. P<0.01, likelihood ratio test for effect.
¶Additionally to ‡ adjusted for alcohol, systolic blood pressure, total cholesterol, and triglycerides. P<0.05, likelihood ratio test for effect.