Table 3. Logistic Regression Model Analyzing Association of Glaucoma With Daily Dietary Consumption of Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexaenoic Acida.
| Variable | Odds Ratio (95% Wald CI) |
|---|---|
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (PUFA 20:5) | |
| Age | 1.08 (1.06-1.11)b |
| Sex | 1.19 (0.70-2.03) |
| Race/ethnicityc | |
| 2 vs 1 | 0.48 (0.10-2.32) |
| 3 vs 1 | 0.26 (0.10-0.66)b |
| 4 vs 1 | 1.39 (0.49-3.92) |
| 5 vs 1 | 1.77 (0.54-5.77) |
| Educational level 2 vs 1d | 0.99 (0.41-2.38) |
| Annual income levele | |
| 2 vs 1 | 0.63 (0.25-1.58) |
| 3 vs 1 | 1.14 (0.43-3.03) |
| Eicosapentaenoic acid intake | 0.06 (0.00-0.73)b |
| Triglycerides | 1.00 (0.99-1.01) |
| Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol | 1.00 (0.99-1.00) |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (PUFA 22:6) | |
| Age | 1.08 (1.06-1.11)b |
| Sex | 1.19 (0.71-2.00) |
| Race/ethnicityc | |
| 2 vs 1 | 0.46 (0.10-2.17) |
| 3 vs 1 | 0.26 (0.10-0.66)b |
| 4 vs 1 | 1.32 (0.46-3.80) |
| 5 vs 1 | 1.86 (0.58-5.97) |
| Educational level 2 vs 1d | 0.99 (0.41-2.38) |
| Annual income levele | |
| 2 vs 1 | 0.62 (0.24-1.56) |
| 3 vs 1 | 1.13 (0.43-2.97) |
| Docosahexaenoic acid intake | 0.06 (0.01-0.87)a |
| Triglycerides | 1.00 (0.99-1.00) |
| Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol | 1.00 (0.99-1.00) |
Abbreviation: PUFA, polyunsaturated fatty acid.
a
For an explanation of PUFA entries, see the Figure and its legend.
b
Indicates statistically significant results.
c
Race/ethnicity 1 indicates Mexican; 2, Hispanic; 3, non-Hispanic white; 4, non-Hispanic black; and 5, other.
d
Educational level 1 indicates high school or lower; 2, more than high school.
e
Annual income level 1 indicates less than $50 000; 2, $50 000 to $75 000; and 3, more than $75 000.