Table 2.
Hazard ratios for coronary heart disease according to size at birth and body mass index at age 11 years
| Variable | No of men | Hazard ratio (No of deaths) | P for trend | Adjusted for gestation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth weight (g) | ||||
| ⩽2500 | 145 | 1.13 (11) | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| −3000 | 557 | 1.23 (48) | ||
| −3500 | 1328 | 1.46 (133) | ||
| −4000 | 1165 | 1.11 (88) | ||
| >4000 | 446 | 1.00 (30) | ||
| Ponderal index at birth (kg/m3) | ||||
| ⩽25 | 724 | 2.07 (82) | <0.0001 | <0.0001 |
| −27 | 1099 | 1.75 (106) | ||
| −29 | 1081 | 1.33 (80) | ||
| >29 | 722 | 1.00 (41) | ||
| Body mass index (kg/m2) at age 11 | ||||
| ⩽15.5 | 887 | 1.00 (59) | 0.004 | — |
| −16.5 | 1160 | 1.28 (99) | ||
| −17.5 | 992 | 1.35 (89) | ||
| >17.5 | 602 | 1.53 (63) | ||