Table 2.
Factors associated with obese among Lusaka residents, Zambia-2007
| Factor | Odds Ratio (95% Confidence Interval) | |
|---|---|---|
| |
Unadjusted |
Adjusted |
|
Sex |
|
|
| Male |
0.48 (0.40, 0.59) |
0.45 (0.29, 0.69) |
| Female |
1 |
1 |
|
Age group (years) |
|
|
| 25–34 |
0.49 (0.41, 0.59) |
0.39 (0.23, 0.67) |
| 35–44 |
1.12 (0.92, 1.37) |
1.28 (0.76, 2.15) |
| 45+ |
1 |
|
|
Education |
|
|
| None |
0.90 (0.70, 1.15) |
0.37 (0.15, 0.91) |
| Primary |
1.21 (0.94, 1.57) |
1.76 (0.82, 3.77) |
| Secondary |
0.79 (0.64, 0.98) |
2.22 (1.21, 4.07) |
| college/university |
1 |
1 |
|
Number of days ate vegetables in a typical week |
|
|
| 0–4 |
0.57 (0.36, 0.90) |
0.51 (0.16, 1.61) |
| 5–7 |
1 |
1 |
|
Number of days ate fruits in a typical week |
|
|
| 0–4 |
1.04 (0.89, 1.22) |
0.92 (0.62, 1.37) |
| 5–7 |
1 |
1 |
|
Number of hours spent on sitting or reclining on a typical day (Sedentary behaviour) |
|
|
| <1.5 |
0.86 (0.69, 1.06) |
0.70 (0.39, 1.27) |
| 1.5–3.4 |
1.14 (0.96, 1.36) |
1.15 (0.70, 1.88) |
| 3.5+ |
1 |
1 |
|
Vigorous-intensity activity for 10 minutes continuously |
|
|
| Yes |
0.76 (0.61, 0.94) |
0.72 (0.41, 1.28) |
| No |
1 |
1 |
|
Consumed alcohol in past 30 days |
|
|
| Yes |
0.92 (0.66, 1.30) |
1.20 (0.78, 1.85) |
| No |
1 |
1 |
|
Smoked cigarettes in past 30 days |
|
|
| Yes |
0.37 (0.21, 0.65) |
0.33 (0.12, 0.95) |
| No |
1 |
1 |
|
Blood pressure |
|
|
| Normal |
0.26 (0.16, 0.41) |
0.73 (0.35, 1.52) |
| Mild |
0.65 (0.40, 1.04) |
1.67 (0.79, 3.52) |
| Moderate |
1.27 (0.72, 2.24) |
3.46 (1.34, 8.95) |
| Severe | 1 | 1 |