Table 2. Unadjusted and Adjusted Prevalence Ratios for the Association Between Food Insecuritya and Hypertensionb, by Selected Demographic Characteristics, 12 Statesc, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2009.
| Characteristic | Unadjusted Prevalence Ratio (95% CI) | Adjusted Prevalence Ratiod (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1.22 (1.15–1.30) | 1.27 (1.19–1.36) |
| Race/ethnicity | ||
| Hispanic | 1.39 (1.13–1.71) | 1.41 (1.15–1.73) |
| Non-Hispanic black | 1.13 (1.02–1.25) | 1.13 (1.01–1.26) |
| Non-Hispanic white | 1.17 (1.11–1.25) | 1.26 (1.19–1.34) |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 1.28 (1.16–1.42) | 1.35 (1.22–1.50) |
| Female | 1.19 (1.11–1.28) | 1.22 (1.13–1.31) |
| Age, y | ||
| 35–44 | 1.78 (1.49–2.14) | 1.70 (1.41–2.05) |
| 45–54 | 1.50 (1.33–1.70) | 1.36 (1.19–1.55) |
| 55–64 | 1.30 (1.17–1.44) | 1.16 (1.02–1.32) |
Abbreviation: CI, confidence interval.
a
Alabama, Arkansas, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Wisconsin.
b
Defined as a response of “always,” “usually,” or “sometimes” to the question “How often in the past 12 months would you say you were worried or stressed about having enough money to buy nutritious meals?”
c
Defined as a response of yes to the question “Have you ever been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that you have high blood pressure?”
d
Adjusted for race/ethnicity, sex, age, marital status, education, percentage federal poverty level, health insurance coverage, and current smoking status.