Table 5.
Odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals of cardiovascular risk factors in adulthood according to the sum of subscapular and triceps skinfold thicknesses in childhood
| Risk factor | Models unadjusted for BMI gain | Models adjusted for BMI gain | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OR | 95% CI | OR | 95% CI | |
| Obesity | 2.20 | 1.72-2.83 | 3.10 | 1.20-8.08 |
| Central obesity | 1.77 | 1.36-2.29 | 6.14 | 3.84-9.84 |
| Metabolic syndrome | 1.29 | 1.05-1.60 | 1.52 | 1.16-2.00 |
| Hyperglycemia or diabetes | 1.43 | 1.15-1.78 | 1.52 | 1.21-1.92 |
| Hypertension | 1.01 | 0.82-1.22 | 1.06 | 0.85-1.32 |
| Raised triglycerides | 1.00 | 0.79-1.25 | 1.03 | 0.80-1.32 |
| Reduced HDL cholesterol | 1.08 | 0.81-1.43 | 1.10 | 0.80-1.50 |
| Elevated high-sensitivity CRP | 1.59 | 1.26-2.00 | 1.78 | 1.34-2.33 |
Separate logistic regression models were calculated for every risk factor. OR was calculated for a 1-SD increase in the sum of skinfold thicknesses. All logistic regression models were adjusted for sex, physical activity level, alcohol consumption, smoking and family history of obesity. Significant (P < 0.05) values in bold.
Abbreviations: OR odds ratio, CI confidence interval, BMI body mass index, HDL high density lipoprotein, CRP C-reactive protein.