Table 4.
Multivariable-adjusted cases of lower limb lymphedema (LLL) by level of physical activity and walking distance, stratified by BMIa
| Physical Activity (MET-hrs∙wk−1) | BMI <30 kg/m2 (n = 103) | BMI≥30 kg/m2 (n=110) | Pinteraction |
|---|---|---|---|
| <3.0 | 1 — Referent | 1 — Referent | .27 |
| 3.0–8.9 | 1.01 (0.20–5.10) | 0.65 (0.16–2.70) | |
| 9.0–17.9 | 0.24 (0.03–1.66) | 0.84 (0.19–3.64) | |
| ≥18.0 | 0.21 (0.06–0.70) | 0.63 (0.21–1.92) | |
| Ptrend | .007 | .47 | |
| Walking (blocks∙d−1) | BMI <30 kg/m2 (n = 103) | BMI≥30 kg/m2 (n=110) | Pinteraction |
| <4.0 | 1 — Referent | 1 — Referent | .56 |
| 4.0–11.9 | 0.20 (0.05–0.87) | 0.26 (0.08–0.90) | |
| ≥12.0 | 0.15 (0.04–0.61) | 0.27 (0.09–0.83) | |
| Ptrend | .007 | .03 | |
a
Fully adjusted (multivariable) odds ratio and 95% confidence interval controlling for age, race, cancer stage, type of treatment received, years since diagnosis, and diabetes.