Table 3.

Multivariable logistic regression models of stroke risk factors

		OR (95% CI)	p value
Previous transient ischaemic attack or stroke		7·39 (2·42–22·53)	<0·0001
HIV seropositive		5·61 (2·41–13·09)	<0·0001
High ratio of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol		4·54 (2·49–8·28)	<0·0001
Current or former smoker		2·72 (1·49–4·96)	0·001
Hypertension		2·14 (1·09–4·17)	0·026
Diabetes mellitus		1·38 (0·35–5·39)	0·644
Alcohol consumption
	Non-drinker*	1	0·700
	Former drinker	1·05 (0·43–2·56)	0·916
	Moderate drinker	0·96 (0·45–2·02)	0·912
	Heavy drinker	1·62 (0·69–3·78)	0·268
Constant†		0·04	<0·0001

Based on data for 92 cases and 220 controls. OR=odds ratio.

^*Reference category.

^†The y intercept in a hypothetical schematic representation of our model.