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Adjusted odds ratio of incident usage by distance from centre
| Distance from dialysis centre (km) | % CVC (N) | OR of incident CVC |
|---|---|---|
| <5 |
78.7(5659) |
Referent |
| 5-20 |
78.1(7251) |
1.02 (1.00-1.05) |
| >20 | 82.3(8202) | 1.29 (1.24-1.34) |
Distance from centre P < 0.0001 for incident CVC in adjusted models.
Incident CVC adjusted for race, sex, age, BMI, alb, Hb, co-morbidities, cause of ESRD, any pre-dialysis care, region.
