Table 2.
Adjusted RR of IS-DM hospitalization in relation to environmental POP exposure status and demographic characteristics
| Parameter | β-Coefficient | Standard error | Adjusted RR | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POP (compared to no-POP)1 | 0.096 | 0.045 | 1.10 (1.01–1.20) | 0.031 |
| Males (compared to females)2 | 0.295 | 0.018 | 1.34 (1.30–1.39) | <0.001 |
| Blacks (compared to whites)3 | 1.512 | 0.044 | 4.54 (4.16–4.94) | <0.001 |
| Age (compared to 25–34 years old)4 | <0.0015 | |||
| 35–44 years | 0.326 | 0.143 | 1.39 (1.05–1.83) | |
| 45–54 years | 1.377 | 0.141 | 3.96 (3.01–5.22) | |
| 55–64 years | 2.439 | 0.141 | 11.46 (8.69–15.11) | |
| 65–74 years | 3.368 | 0.140 | 29.02 (22.04–38.22) |
Figures in parentheses indicate 95% CI.
1
Adjusted for gender, race and age.
2
Adjusted for exposure status, race and age.
3
Adjusted for exposure status, gender and age.
4
Adjusted for exposure status, gender, and race.
5
p value for trend, Wald statistic.