Table 3. A Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis of Predictors for Esophageal Cancer.
| Variable | OR (95% CI) | P Value |
|---|---|---|
| Pemphigus | 3.79 (1.16-12.31) | .03 |
| Age (per year) | 1.00 (0.96-1.05) | .97 |
| Male sex | 0.72 (0.18-2.84) | .64 |
| Jewish ethnicity vs Arabs | 0.44 (0.09-2.25) | .33 |
| BMI | 1.00 (0.92-1.10) | .96 |
| GERD | 5.82 (1.70-19.87) | .01 |
| Peptic ulcer disease | 1.79 (0.47-6.85) | .39 |
| Smoking | 0.68 (0.16-2.91 | .60 |
| Alcohol abuse | 11.69 (1.20-113.63) | .03 |
| Immunosuppressive therapy | NA | .99 |
| Health care utilization | 0.99 (0.97-1.01) | .53 |
| Charlson comorbidity score, without malignancy | 0.99 (0.73-1.36) | .97 |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index (calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared); GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease; NA, not applicable; OR, odds ratio.