Table 4.
Multivariate analysis of the association between socio-demographic characteristics and multimorbidity1
| Variable | Odds ratio | 95% Confidence Intervals | Ptrend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | |||
| Males | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| Females | 1.42 | 1.16-1.73 | |
| Age groups (years) | |||
| 18-24 | 1.00 | ||
| 25-44 | 7.59 | 3.29-17.51 | |
| 45-64 | 20.13 | 8.78-46.09 | |
| 65+ | 23.04 | 9.96-53.34 | 0.007 |
| Education | |||
| University | 1.00 | ||
| College | 1.07 | 0.82-1.40 | |
| High school (or less) | 1.11 | 0.86-1.42 | |
| Income | |||
| > = $100,000 | 1.00 | ||
| $60,000- 99,999 | 1.53 | 1.16-2.01 | |
| $30,000- 59,999 | 1.78 | 1.35-2.36 | |
| < $30,000 | 2.39 | 1.72-3.33 | 0.041 |
| Living with Children | |||
| Yes | 1.00 | ||
| No | 2.11 | 1.60-2.78 |
1All variables are adjusted for each other in the multivariate regression. Multimorbidity is defined as the presence of two or more select chronic conditions.