Table 5. Multiple linear regression* for the dependent variable pulse wave velocity. Vitória, ES, Southeastern Brazil, 2010-2011.
| Explanatory variables | Estimated coefficient | Standard error | t | Beta | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constant | 4.047 | 0.317 | 12.763 | < 0.01 | |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 0.028 | 0.010 | 2.684 | 0.197 | < 0.01 |
| DBP (mm/Hg) | 0.012 | 0.005 | 2.321 | 0.157 | 0.02 |
BMI: body mass index; DBP: diastolic blood pressure
* Adjusted for systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and sex.