Table 5.
Multivariate analyses of the associations between socio-demographic factors and multimorbidity by age groups1
| Variables | Age 25 - 44 | Age 45-64 | Age 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| OR (95% CI) | OR (95% CI) | OR (95% CI) | |
| Sex | |||
| Males | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Females | 1.43 (0.92-2.20) | 1.41 (1.06-1.86) | 1.55 (1.03-2.33) |
| Income | |||
| > = $100,000 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| $60,000-99,999 | 1.68 (1.01-2.80) | 1.38 (1.00-1.97) | 2.36 (0.85-6.56) |
| $30,000-59,999 | 1.84 (1.03-3.29) | 1.69 (1.17-2.45) | 2.50 (0.96-6.48) |
| < $30,000 | 3.72 (2.00-7.01) | 2.44 (1.53-3.87) | 2.62 (1.00-6.92) |
| Living with Children | |||
| Yes | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| No | 2.00 (1.29-3.02) | 1.96 (1.30-2.95) | 8.45 (2.02-35.41) |
1Age group 18-24 has been excluded because of empty cells due to small sample sizes across strata