Table 3. Age-adjusted prevalence and adjusted likelihood of having respiratory symptoms and respiratory conditions associated with level of body mass index among adults aged ≥18 years: South Carolina, 2012.
| Body Mass Index (kg/m2) | Age-adjusted prevalence | Model 1 | Model 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| % (95% CI) | Adjusted prevalence ratio (95% CI) | Adjusted prevalence ratio (95% CI) | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) | |||
| Underweight (<18.5) | 13.1 ( 7.6-18.6) | 1.55 (1.00-2.41) | 1.49 (0.95-2.32) |
| Normal weight (18.5-24.9) | 6.7 ( 5.6- 7.8) | 1.00 (referent) | 1.00 (referent) |
| Overweight (25.0-29.9) | 5.7 ( 4.7- 6.7) | 0.93 (0.73-1.18) | 0.92 (0.73-1.17) |
| Obese (30.0-39.9) | 8.5 ( 7.2- 9.9) | 1.30 (1.03-1.64) | 1.29 (1.02-1.64) |
| Morbidly obese (≥40.0) | 15.4 (11.4-19.4) | 2.25 (1.65-3.08) | 2.22 (1.62-3.04) |
| Current Asthma | |||
| Underweight (<18.5) | 13.8 ( 6.2-21.3) | 2.15 (1.22-3.81) | 2.13 (1.21-3.76) |
| Normal weight (18.5-24.9) | 5.8 ( 4.6- 6.9) | 1.00 (referent) | 1.00 (referent) |
| Overweight (25.0-29.9) | 6.4 ( 5.3- 7.5) | 1.18 (0.91-1.53) | 1.17 (0.90-1.52) |
| Obese (30.0-39.9) | 11.8 ( 9.9-13.7) | 1.99 (1.53-2.57) | 1.98 (1.53-2.57) |
| Morbidly obese (≥40.0) | 18.8 (14.3-23.4) | 2.86 (2.08-3.93) | 2.84 (2.06-3.91) |
| Frequent productive cough | |||
| Underweight (<18.5) | 14.6 ( 8.5-20.7) | 1.40 (0.91-2.13) | 1.36 (0.88-2.08) |
| Normal weight (18.5-24.9) | 9.0 ( 7.7-10.4) | 1.00 (referent) | 1.00 (referent) |
| Overweight (25.0-29.9) | 8.9 ( 7.6-10.2) | 1.04 (0.84-1.27) | 1.03 (0.84-1.27) |
| Obese (30.0-39.9) | 9.2 ( 7.7-10.6) | 1.05 (0.84-1.31) | 1.04 (0.83-1.31) |
| Morbidly obese (≥40.0) | 13.4 ( 9.6-17.2) | 1.54 (1.11-2.13) | 1.52 (1.10-2.11) |
| Frequent shortness of breath (SOB) | |||
| Underweight (<18.5) | 6.9 ( 2.1-11.7) | 1.48 (0.73-2.99) | 1.39 (0.70-2.77) |
| Normal weight (18.5-24.9) | 3.6 ( 2.7- 4.5) | 1.00 (referent) | 1.00 (referent) |
| Overweight (25.0-29.9) | 2.7 ( 2.0- 3.4) | 0.79 (0.55-1.14) | 0.79 (0.55-1.13) |
| Obese (30.0-39.9) | 4.9 ( 3.9- 6.0) | 1.20 (0.87-1.67) | 1.20 (0.87-1.65) |
| Morbidly obese (≥40.0) | 10.2 ( 7.0-13.5) | 2.20 (1.43-3.37) | 2.13 (1.39-3.29) |
| Strongly agree that SOB affects physical activity | |||
| Underweight (<18.5) | 19.0 ( 9.6-28.5) | 2.78 (1.65-4.67) | 2.68 (1.57-4.57) |
| Normal weight (18.5-24.9) | 5.6 ( 4.4- 6.8) | 1.00 (referent) | 1.00 (referent) |
| Overweight (25.0-29.9) | 4.7 ( 3.9- 5.5) | 0.85 (0.66-1.11) | 0.85 (0.65-1.10) |
| Obese (30.0-39.9) | 9.0 ( 7.6-10.3) | 1.38 (1.07-1.79) | 1.38 (1.07-1.78) |
| Morbidly obese (≥40.0) | 13.7 (10.1-17.2) | 1.91 (1.33-2.74) | 1.87 (1.30-2.69) |
Model 1: a multivariable logistic regression model that includes sex, age, race/ethnicity, education, smoking status, and any exercise as covariates in addition to body mass index;
Model 2: a multivariable logistic regression model that includes history of cancer (excluding skin cancer) in addition to covariates in model 1;