Table 4.
Impact of Pneumonia on Mortality
Variable | HR (95% CI) | P Value |
---|---|---|
Pneumonia | 8.89 (5.02, 15.75) | <0.001 |
Age (year) | 1.03 (1.01, 1.05) | <0.001 |
Male | 0.60 (0.39, 0.91) | 0.02 |
Diabetes* (yes/no) | 1.57 (1.03, 2.41) | 0.04 |
Heart Failure (yes/no) | 1.86 (1.24, 2.80) | 0.003 |
Creatinine, mg/dL | 1.17 (1.06, 1.30) | 0.002 |
Hemoglobin, g/dL | 0.85 (0.75, 0.95) | 0.005 |
Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; HR, hazard ratio
Insulin or oral medications.