Table 2.
Adjusted hazards ratios* of high density lipoprotein cholesterol, short index of cognitive function (SICF) for survival in persons aged 60 years and over.
| All | Age 60-69 | Age 70-79 | Age 80+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR (95% CL) | ||||
| HDL | ||||
| < = 40 | 1.20 (0.99-1.46) | 0.92(0.67-1.27) | 1.19(0.87-1.64) | 1.33(1.12-1.58)** |
| >40 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| SICF | ||||
| <13.6 | 1.09(0.93-1.29) | 1.11(081-1.53) | 1.10(0.85-1.42) | 1.32(1.11-1.57)** |
| > = 13.6 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| N | 1947 | 1442 | 915 | |
*adjusted for age, gender, ethnicity, education, comorbidity, region, urbanization, health status, mobility, blood pressure, smoking, alcohol, physical activity
**P < 0.01; +P < 0.05