Table 3.
Main results of proc mixed models which included covariates and self-rated health on inflammatory markers (n=86 couples).
| Variable | IL-6 | CRP | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | SE | p | B | SE | p | |
| BMI ( kg/m2) | .06 | .01 | <.001 | .10 | .02 | <.001 |
| Age (years) | .01 | .01 | .15 | −.004 | .01 | .76 |
| Sex (male-female) | .34 | .08 | <.001 | .29 | .19 | .12 |
| Income ($) | .01 | .04 | .73 | −.05 | .08 | .51 |
| Statin (no-yes) | .14 | .15 | .34 | .16 | .32 | .61 |
| Anti-Inflammatory (no-yes) | −.20 | .09 | .029 | .14 | .20 | .47 |
| Hormone replacement (no-yes) | −.30 | .18 | .10 | .71 | .40 | .073 |
| Self-rated health | .08 | .07 | .22 | .31 | .14 | .028 |