Table 3.
Univariate associations of obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) with demographic, socio-economic factors and health-related behaviours
| Variables | Hungarians | Romanians |
|---|---|---|
| OR (95% CI) | OR (95% CI) | |
| Age (continuous) | 1.02 (1.01-1.03)*** | 1.03 (1.02-1.05)*** |
| Gender | ||
| Females | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Males | 1.03 (0.78-1.38) | 1.01 (0.70-1.45) |
| Educational level | ||
| High | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Medium | 2.20 (1.39-3.53)*** | 1.75 (0.91-3.36) |
| Low | 2.43 (1.49-3.97)*** | 2.74 (1.48-5.09)** |
| Self-perceived financial conditions | ||
| Good | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Acceptable | 1.11 (0.74-1.68) | 1.17 (0.77-1.76) |
| Poor | 1.39 (0.88-2.19) | 1.11 (0.64-1.93) |
| Smoking status | ||
| Non-smokers | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Current smokers | 0.65 (0.47-0.89)** | 0.82 (0.56-1.20) |
| Dietary habits | ||
| Healthy diet | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Unhealthy diet | 1.06 (0.77-1.45) | 2.74 (1.61-4.66)*** |
| Leisure time physical activity | ||
| Active | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Inactive | 1.73 (1.29-2.32)*** | 0.68 (0.46-1.01) |
OR: odds ratio; CI: confidence interval; BMI: body mass index
*p < 0.05; **p < 0.01; ***p < 0.001