Table 4.
Results of the standard multiple linear regression using log UACR as the independent variable
| Variable | N | exponentiated β | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| District (Anuradhapura) | 2880 | 0.97 | 0.094 |
| Sex (Male) | 2865 | 1.14 | 0.000 |
| Ethnicity (Sinhala) | 2649 | 0.94 | 0.001 |
| Family history of CKD (No) | 2534 | 1.01 | 0.726 |
| Drinking water source | 2600 | 1.00 | 0.860 |
| Hemoglobin (g/dl) | 2880 | 1.01 | 0.787 |
| BMI for age (z score) | 2802 | 0.97 | 0.131 |
| Age (in months) | 2880 | 0.96 | 0.026 |
| History of chronic disease (Yes) | 2523 | 0.96 | 0.048 |
N number available for analysis, β Standardized Coefficient, p Significance of standardized coefficient