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Significant independent covariates for CIMT and CAC used in the regression analyses
| β-Coefficient (SE) | P | |
|---|---|---|
| CIMT | ||
| Proportion of European ancestry | −0.088 (0.018) | <0.001 |
| Age at enrollment | 0.0076 (0.0019) | <0.001 |
| Pulse pressure, mmHg | 0.0017 (0.0004) | <0.001 |
| CAC | β-coefficient (SE)* | |
| Waist circumference | 0.028 (0.0098) | 0.0044 |
CIMT, carotid artery intima-media thickness; CAC, coronary artery calcification.
Odds ratio = 1.03.
