Table 4.
Independent and adjusted risk indicators of high blood pressure after controlling for age: Reference categories were normal or underweight body mass index, being a non-smoker, household income ≥ $80 000, female sex, and being physically active.
| INDEPENDENT VARIABLE | ODDS RATIO | 95% CI | P VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obese or overweight body mass index | 2.14 | 1.97 to 2.33 | < .001 |
| Daily smoker | 1.84 | 1.80 to 1.88 | < .001 |
| Household income ≤ $29 999 | 1.52 | 1.41 to 1.63 | < .001 |
| Male sex | 1.26 | 1.16 to 1.36 | < .001 |
| Physically inactive | 1.11 | 1.06 to 1.17 | < .001 |