Table 4.
Final model of multivariate analysis of factors associated with obesity in the elderly. Projeto Idosos Goiânia (Project Elderly Goiânia), Brazil
| Variables | Adjusted PR | 95%CI | p value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Level | |||
| Age | |||
| 60 a 69 | 1.87 | 1.16-3.03 | 0.011 |
| 70 a 79 | 1.87 | 1.15-3.04 | 0.011 |
| 80 or more | 1.00 | ||
| 2nd Level | |||
| Fruits | |||
| Inadequate | 1.00 | ||
| Adequate | 1.28 | 1.06-1.55 | 0.011 |
| Whole-grain cereal | |||
| Inadequate | 1.70 | 1.14-2.52 | 0.009 |
| Adequate | 1.00 | ||
| Diabetes | |||
| No | 1.00 | ||
| Yes | 1.40 | 1.16-1.70 | 0.001 |
| Musculoskeletal diseases | |||
| No | 1.00 | ||
| Yes | 1.25 | 1.03-1.51 | 0.024 |
| Acute myocardial infarction | |||
| No | 1.00 | ||
| Yes | 1.60 | 1.07-2.39 | 0.022 |
*
Wald test, PR: prevalence ratio; 95%CI: 95% confidence interval.