Table 3.
Multivariable HRs and corresponding 95% CIs for overall mortality according to the BI by gender, using the subcategory “BI=80–100” as the reference category
| Women HR (95% CI)a | Men HR (95% CI)a | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall mortality | ||
| BI 80–100 | 1 (reference) | 1 (reference) |
| BI 50–79 | 1.34 (1.29–1.39) | 1.29 (1.23–1.35) |
| BI 25–49 | 1.66 (1.60–1.73) | 1.58 (1.51–1.66) |
| BI 0–24 | 2.41 (2.31–2.51) | 2.07 (1.97–2.18) |
Notes:
a
Adjusted for age group, marital status, BMI, CCI, number of different medications purchased in the 120 days prior to index date, number of hospital admissions during 1 year before baseline, and period of index admission. Women: n=35,818; men: n=20,754.
Abbreviations: BI, Barthel Index; BMI, body mass index; CCI, Charlson comorbidity index.