Table 5.
Multivariate analysis of the determinants of overweight in the Portuguese population, by gender
| Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Survey year | ||
| 1995-6 | 1 (ref.) | 1 (ref.) |
| 1998-9 | 1.14 [1.09 - 1.19] | 1.07 [1.03 - 1.12] |
| 2005-6 | 1.20 [1.14 - 1.26] | 1.20 [1.14 - 1.26] |
| Educational level (%) | ||
| Primary | 1.45 [1.34 - 1.56] | 3.12 [2.86 - 3.40] |
| Secondary | 1.26 [1.16 - 1.36] | 1.59 [1.45 - 1.74] |
| University | 1 (ref.) | 1 (ref.) |
| Age group (%) | ||
| 18-24 | 1 (ref.) | 1 (ref.) |
| 25-34 | 2.55 [2.36 - 2.76] | 2.21 [1.99 - 2.44] |
| 35-44 | 4.05 [3.74 - 4.37] | 3.64 [3.31 - 4.01] |
| 45-54 | 5.11 [4.72 - 5.54] | 5.20 [4.72 - 5.74] |
| 55-64 | 4.99 [4.59 - 5.42] | 5.59 [5.06 - 6.17] |
| 65-74 | 4.19 [3.85 - 4.56] | 4.87 [4.40 - 5.38] |
| 75+ | 2.98 [2.71 - 3.27] | 2.83 [2.55 - 3.15] |
Statistical analysis by logistic regression after excluding subjects with obesity. Results are expressed as Odds-ratio and [95% confidence interval]. The results for each variable are adjusted for the other two. Obesity was defined as a body mass index ≥25 and <30 kg/m2.