TABLE 3.
Predictors of Female Survival to Age 100: Effects of Parental Longevity, Early-Life and Midlife Conditions, Results of Multivariate Logistic Regression
| Variable | Odds ratio | 95% CI | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Father lived to 80+ | 2.19 | 1.61–2.98 | < 0.001 |
| Mother lived to 80+ | 2.23 | 1.66–2.99 | < 0.001 |
| Husband (or head of household) farmer in 1930 | 1.15 | 0.84–1.56 | 0.383 |
| Radio in household, 1930 | 1.61 | 1.18–2.20 | 0.003 |
| Born in the second half of year | 1.18 | 0.89–1.58 | 0.256 |
| Born in the Northeast region | 1.04 | 0.65–1.67 | 0.857 |
Note: N = 815. Calculated using the Stata 11 statistical package (procedure logistic).