Table 3.
Multiple linear and logistic regression model adjusted for age and sex showing the association of hemoglobin concentration with variables that describe the presence of comorbidities and creatinine and C-reactive protein levels
| Hemoglobin concentration (g/dl) adjusted for age, sex | β ± SE (β) | R 2 | OR | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular disease | 0.934 | 0.423 | ||
| Cerebrovascular disease | 1.172 | 0.127 | ||
| Myocardial infarction | 0.983 | 0.890 | ||
| Chronic pulmonary disease | 0.845 | 0.136 | ||
| Peripheral vascular disease | 0.875 | 0.216 | ||
| Severe kidney disease | 0.572 | 0.005 | ||
| Diabetes | 0.802 | 0.059 | ||
| Cancer | 0.943 | 0.611 | ||
| Ulcer | 0.848 | 0.137 | ||
| Congestive heart failure | 0.818 | 0.045 | ||
| Creatinine _tr | − 0.092 (0.014) | 0.200 | < 0.001 | |
| C-reactive protein _tr | − 0.090 (0.048) | 0.020 | 0.064 |