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Binary logistic regression of elevated BP on wealth status among participants with information on BMI (n = 9044).
| Wealth status | Unadjusted OR (95% CI) | Adjusted OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Poorest | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Poorer | 1.49 (1.11, 2.00) | 1.18 (0.84, 1.64) |
| Middle | 2.00 (1.49, 2.68) | 1.55 (1.11, 2.16) |
| Richer | 3.04 (2.27, 4.07) | 2.03 (1.39, 2.95) |
| Richest | 3.80 (2.87, 5.03) | 2.12 (1.43, 3.13) |
Covariates adjusted in the analysis were gender, age, area of residence, religion, ethnic group, marital status and BMI.
