Table 4.
Risk factors for MS | Odds ratio (OR) | 95% confidence interval for OR | Significance, p |
---|---|---|---|
Age groups (in years) | Reference group-age 15-24 years | ||
25-34 | 3.25 | 1.33-7.95 | 0.010 |
35-44 | 7.39 | 3.15-17.37 | < 0.001 |
45-54 | 15.16 | 6.51-35.29 | < 0.001 |
55-64 | 19.07 | 7.97-45.65 | < 0.001 |
> 64 | 16.58 | 6.44-42.67 | < 0.001 |
Family history of DM | Reference group-neither father or mother had DM | ||
Father or mother had DM | 2.33 | 1.62-3.33 | < 0.001 |
Family history of HTN | Reference group-neither father or mother had HTN | ||
Father or mother had HTN | 1.35 | 0.99-1.84 | 0.059 |