Table 3.
Hazard ratios (95% CI) for the risk of cataract, according to the intervention group.
| Control Diet | Mediterranean Diet with EVOO | Mediterranean Diet with Nuts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (n = 1890) | (n = 1998) | (n = 1914) | |
| Cases/Person-years | 179/10,633 | 206/11,728 | 174/10,719 |
| Rate (/1000 person-years) | 16.9 | 17.6 | 16.2 |
| Crude rate ratio | 1 (ref) | 1.02 (0.84 to 1.25) | 0.97 (0.78 to 1.19) |
| Multivariable adjusted rate ratio * | 1 (ref) | 1.03 (0.84 to 1.26) | 1.06 (0.86 to 1.31) |
Results obtained from Cox regression models. * adjusted for age, sex, baseline type 2 diabetes, baseline hypertension, baseline body mass index (4 categories) and smoking status (3 categories) and stratified by recruitment center. Note: interactions with sex, age or baseline type 2 diabetes were not statistically significant.