Table 4.
Medical relative mortality risk factors in 230 hemodialysis patients
| Risk factor | Alive | Died | Range | RR and 95% CI | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Age (in decades) | 153 | 77 | 1.9–8.4 | 1.5 (1.3, 1.8) | < 0.0001 |
| 2 | Diabetes | 153 | 77 | 1.0–2.5 | 1.57 (1.4, 1.8) | < 0.05 |
| 3 | Severity | 153 | 77 | 1.4–2.2 | 1.8 (1.7, 1.9) | < 0.0001 |
| 4 | Albumin | 153 | 77 | 0.3–0.8 | 0.7 (0.6, 0.9) | 0.007 |
| 5 | Dialyzer Type | 153 | 77 | 0.4–1.1 | 0.66 (0.4, 1.04) | 0.08 |
Note: Albumin and dialyzer type are controlled for severity.