TABLE 4—
Odds of Receiving Counseling for Other Chronic Conditions Relative to That for Tobacco Use: National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, 2005–2007
| Condition | Visits Receiving Behavioral Counseling, % | OR (95% CI) | AORa (95% CI) |
| Hypertensionb | 24.5 | 1.14 (0.98, 1.33) | 1.20 (1.03, 1.41) |
| Diabetesb | 28.0 | 1.42 (1.20, 1.66) | 1.45 (1.21, 1.74) |
| Hyperlipidemiab | 32.0 | 1.66 (1.40, 1.96) | 1.53 (1.27, 1.83) |
| Asthma | 7.0 | 0.26 (0.20, 0.34) | 0.28 (0.21, 0.38) |
| Tobacco use | 21.5 | 1.0 (Ref) | 1.0 (Ref) |
Note. AOR = adjusted odds ratio; CI = confidence interval; OR = odds ratio.
a
Variables included in model were age, gender, race, ethnicity, expected source of payment, type of patient (new or established), and type of physician specialty (medical, surgical, or primary).
b
Includes health education for diet or nutrition, exercise, or weight reduction.