Table 3. Multiple linear regression showing the association of HDL with exercise in males.
| Variable | Regression coefficient (B) | Standardized coefficient (β) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise hours/week (Reference: 0) | |||
| <2.5 | 0.392 | 0.010 | <0.0001 |
| ≥2.5 | 0.780 | 0.014 | <0.0001 |
| *Test for linear trend | <0.0001 | ||
| Smoking status (Reference: Never) | |||
| Occasional | -0.106 | -0.001 | 0.4871 |
| <1 pack/day | -0.653 | -0.011 | <0.0001 |
| ≥1 pack/day | -0.863 | -0.011 | <0.0001 |
| Drinking status (Reference: Never) | |||
| Occasional | 1.122 | 0.024 | <0.0001 |
| Frequent | 2.454 | 0.029 | <0.0001 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | -0.202 | -0.038 | <0.0001 |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dl) | 0.743 | 1.485 | <0.0001 |
| LDL-c (mg/dl) | -0.733 | -1.382 | <0.0001 |
| Triglyceride (mg/dl) | -0.141 | -0.639 | <0.0001 |
Multiple linear regression with exercise as exposure adjusted for smoking, drinking, BMI, lipoproteins (total cholesterol, LDL, triglycerides), age, area (Taichung city and Yunlin county), betel nut, disease history (hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, stroke, heart and kidney disease), waist circumference, systolic and diastolic blood pressures, blood glucose and creatinine, Alanine transaminase (ALT) and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR).