Table 3. Comparison of TB case characteristics and the 2015 national family health survey for Puducherry for persons ages 15–49 yearsa.
| Study cohort (%) | Puducherry population (%) | p-value | OR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMI <18.5, % | ||||
| Women | 71.7 | 11.3 | <0.001 | 19.9 (9.3–42.4) |
| Men | 62.6 | 10.2 | <0.001 | 14.7 (6.9–31.6) |
| BMI > 25, % | ||||
| Women | 6.7 | 36.7 | <0.001 | 0.12 (0.1–0.3) |
| Men | 3.9 | 37.1 | <0.001 | 0.07 (0.02–0.2) |
| Current Smokers, % | ||||
| Women | 0 | 1.1 | 0.62 | NA |
| Men | 18.9 | 14.4 | 0.39 | 1.4 (0.7–2.9) |
| Alcohol Use, % b | ||||
| Women | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.23 | 2.9 (0.2–55.1) |
| Men | 84.4 | 41.0 | <0.001 | 7.8 (3.9–15.2) |
aNational Family Health Survey (NFHS) Comparison Data only includes those that are aged 15–49; study population includes only those in the same age category
bNFHS reports any alcohol use; comparable data are reported from the study cohort