Table 7.
Figures are hazard ratios (95% confidence intervals) for associations between thigh circumference and coronary heart disease for 1380 women aged 35-65 followed for 10 years
| Centile (thigh circumference in cm) | Model 1* | Model 2† | Model 3‡ | Model 4¶ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 (46.0) | 2.20 (1.08 to 4.49) | 4.56 (1.30 to 16.06) | 4.65 (1.22 to 17.72) | 2.45 (0.52 to 11.67) |
| 5 (48.0) | 1.75 (1.01 to 3.04) | 3.11 (1.15 to 8.36) | 3.50 (1.29 to 9.5) | 2.26 (0.72 to 7.13) |
| 10 (49.5) | 1.48 (0.91 to 2.39) | 2.34 (1.03 to 5.31) | 2.82 (1.28 to 6.21) | 2.12 (0.88 to 5.11) |
| 25 (52.0) | 1.16 (0.77 to 1.76) | 1.51 (0.84 to 2.72) | 1.92 (1.12 to 3.30) | 1.77 (1.01 to 3.11) |
| 50 (55.5) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 75 (59.5) | 1.00 (0.58 to 1.73) | 0.76 (0.37 to 1.55) | 0.55 (0.28 to 1.08) | 0.54 (0.27 to 1.09) |
| 90 (63.5) | 0.97 (0.46 to 2.06) | 0.59 (0.20 to 1.72) | 0.48 (0.17 to 1.31) | 0.54 (0.18 to 1.61) |
| 95 (66.5) | 0.95 (0.30 to 2.95) | 0.49 (0.11 to 2.23) | 0.50 (0.11 to 2.19) | 0.66 (0.13 to 3.28) |
| 97.5 (68.5) | 0.93 (0.21 to 4.13) | 0.43 (0.06 to 2.90) | 0.52 (0.08 to 3.44) | 0.77 (0.10 to 5.86) |
*Adjusted for smoking, physical activity, education, and menopause.
†Additionally to * adjusted for body fat percentage and body height.
‡Additionally to * adjusted for BMI (body mass index) and waist circumference.
¶Additionally to ‡ adjusted for alcohol, systolic blood pressure, total cholesterol, and triglycerides.