Table 3.
Result of Binomial logistic regression analysis. Dependent variable: (CVD events vs. non-CVD).
| Significant variables | β | S.E | Odds ratio (95% CI) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-smokers (reference group) | ||||
| Ex-smokers | −1.39 | 1.3 | 0.25 (0.02–3.1) | 0.280 |
| Current smokers | 2.23 | 0.9 | 9.26 (1.6–54.9) | 0.014 |
| Abstinence from Alcohol (reference group) | ||||
| Occasional consumers | −19.2 | 1.34 | 0.01 (0.001–0.1) | 0.9 |
| Heavy drinkers | 2.16 | 1.06 | 8.7 (1.1–69.8) | 0.04 |
Non-significant variables: age, sex, family history of diabetes, duration of diabetes, HbA1c, and BMI.