Table 5.
Multivariable logistic generalized estimating equation model analysis of association of various factors with colorectal neoplasia
| Model# | Outcome | Predictor | Comparison value | OR (95% CI) | p-value |
| 1 | Neoplastic lesions | Age | ≥ 65 years | 2.51 (1.47 to 4.28) | < 0.01 |
| Neoplastic lesions | T2DM | Currently on medication |
2.39 (1.24 to 4.61) | < 0.01 | |
| Neoplastic lesions | Gender | Male | 1.74 (1.03 to 2.94) | < 0.05 | |
| Neoplastic lesions | Smoking | Active smoking | 2.19 (1.14 to 4.23) | < 0.05 | |
| 2 | Conventional adenomas |
Age | ≥ 65 years | 2.72 (1.62 to 4.58) | < 0.01 |
| Conventional adenomas |
Gender | Male | 1.70 (1.03 to 2.81) | < 0.05 | |
| Conventional adenomas |
Smoking | Active smoking | 2.24 (1.17 to 4.27) | < 0.05 | |
| 3 | Neoplastic serrated polyps |
T2DM | Currently on medication |
3.52 (1.68 to 7.35) | < 0.01 |
| Neoplastic serrated polyps |
Family history of CRC |
1st or 2nd degree relative |
2.11 (1.01 to 4.40) | < 0.05 | |
| 4 | Any lesions (past and present) |
Age | ≥ 65 years | 3.36 (1.56 to 7.24) | < 0.01 |
| Any lesions
(past and present) |
T2DM | Currently on medication |
9.66 (1.29 to 72.45) | < 0.05 | |
| 5 | Hyperplastic polyps | Gender | Male | 5.04 (1.10 to 23.20) | < 0.05 |
T2DM: type 2 diabetes mellitus, CRC: colorectal cancer.