Table 3.
Multivariate logistic regression showing adjusted odds ratio between age, educational level, dietary and medical factors with low bone mineral density in Saudi women (> 40 years) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
| Variables |
Adjusted Odds Ratio |
P value |
|---|---|---|
| 95% CI | ||
|
Level of Education | ||
| University and above |
1.00 |
|
| Secondary& Intermediate |
2.07 (1.06 - 4.55) |
0.04 |
| Primary |
4.12 (2.05 - 8.29) |
0.02 |
| Illiterate |
2.97 (1.44 - 6.12) |
0.009 |
|
Use of low fat laban in diet | ||
| Yes |
1.00 |
|
| No |
2.81 (1.47 - 5.37) |
0.008 |
|
Age (in years) | ||
| 41 to 50 |
1.00 |
|
| 51 to 60 |
0.88 (0.52-1.48) |
0.42 |
| 61 to 70 |
2.75 (1.32-1.48) |
0.01 |
| 70 and above |
2.49 (0.63-9.89) |
0.18 |
|
History of fractures as an adult on trivial fall | ||
| Yes |
1.00 |
|
| No | 2.20 (1.03 - 4.69) | 0.03 |