[Table/Fig-2]:
Regression of occurrence of aphthous ulceration, Dependent variable is occurrence of Aphthous ulcer
| Variable | Reference | p-value | Odds ratio | C I Lower | 95% Upper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco user | Non tobacco user | 0.02 | 0.41 | 0.19 | 0.87 |
| Male | Female | 0.31 | 0.70 | 0.35 | 1.39 |
| Urban | Rural | 0.50 | 1.43 | 0.51 | 3.87 |
| 18 to 25 years | > 56 years | 0.97 | 1.01 | 0.34 | 3.04 |
| 26 to 35 years | > 56 years | 0.18 | 2.13 | 0.69 | 6.59 |
| 36 to 45 years | > 56 years | 0.23 | 0.47 | 0.13 | 1.62 |