Table 6.
Correlates of obesity (body mass index ≥25) (backward elimination logistic regression modeling).
| Variables | Adjusted odds ratios (AOR) | 95% Confidence intervals (CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Female gender | 1.77 | 1.37–2.29 |
| Age (45–64) | 1.44 | 1.10–1.87 |
| Family history diabetes | 2.09 | 1.56–2.81 |
| Hypertension | 1.92 | 1.46–2.51 |
| SES-middle | 2.38 | 1.62–3.52 |
| SES-high | 2.31 | 1.34–3.97 |
| Hypertriglyceridemia | 1.42 | 1.07–1.89 |
| Physical inactivity | 2.07 | 1.58–2.71 |
| Hypercholesterolemia | 1.44 | 1.05–1.99 |
SES = Socioeconomic status.