Table 5.
Independent and adjusted risk indicators of daily smoking after controlling for age: Reference categories were white ethnicity, household income ≥ $80 000, overweight or obese body mass index, postsecondary or graduate education, and female sex.
| INDEPENDENT VARIABLE | ODDS RATIO | 95% CI | P VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visible minority | 2.05 | 1.86 to 2.27 | < .001 |
| Household income ≤ $29 999 | 1.29 | 1.22 to 1.37 | < .001 |
| Normal or underweight body mass index | 1.29 | 1.25 to 1.34 | < .001 |
| Education level of less than secondary school | 1.28 | 1.23 to 1.33 | < .001 |
| Male sex | 1.16 | 1.10 to 1.21 | < .001 |