Table 2.
Results of the linear regression model with ARCS as the outcome
| Variable | Coefficient (95% CI) (univariate) | Adjusted coefficient (multivariate) | p value (multivariate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| log TPO-Ab | 0.31 (−0.20, 0.82) | 0.133 | 0.616 |
| CVD | −2.67 (−4.43, −0.92) | −2.689 | 0.009 |
| Thyroid disease | 0.26 (−1.81, 2.33) | 2.064 | 0.090 |
| Depression | −1.49 (−3.04, 0.06) | −0.479 | 0.588 |
| Age (years) | |||
| 61–65 | 6.92 (5.20, 8.63) | 6.925 | <0.0005 |
| 66–70 | 2.97 (1.13, 4.82) | 4.376 | <0.0005 |
| 71–75 | 6.24 (4.23, 8.26) | 7.207 | <0.0005 |
| 76–80 | −1.68 (−4.09, 0.78) | −1.491 | 0.303 |
| 80+ | −3.14 (−6.20, −8.09) | −0.961 | 0.592 |
| Male | −0.57 (−1.85, 0.70) | 0.219 | 0.769 |