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. 2020 May 4;37(3):210–219. doi: 10.4103/lungindia.lungindia_515_19

Table 5.

Odds of being Obese I versus underweight/normal weight among slum-dwelling women in Mysore, India (n=607)

Unadjusted Adjusted


OR (95% CI) P aOR (95% CI) P
Age (years) 0.969 (0.943-0.995) 0.021 0.941 (0.913-0.970) <0.001
Diabetes 1.878 (1.234-2.858) 0.003 1.829 (1.152-2.903) 0.011
Hypertension 5.456 (2.409-12.359) <0.001 5.625 (2.407-13.146) <0.001
Snoring
 Nonsnorer Reference - Reference -
 Moderate snorer 2.246 (0.984-5.124) 0.055 2.424 (1.009-5.824) 0.048
 Habitual snorer 2.232 (1.422-3.505) 0.001 2.105 (1.305-3.396) 0.002

BMI: Underweight <18.5 kg/m2, Normal weight 18.5–22.9 kg/m2, Overweight: 23–24.9 kg/m2, Obese I: 25–29.9 kg/m2, Obese II ≥30 kg/m2. Diabetes: Defined as eAG >125 mg/dL or use of medication for diabetes. Hypertension: Defined as systolic BP ≥130 mmHg, diastolic BP ≥80 mmHg, or use of medication for elevated BP. Snoring: “Nonsnorer” defined as a never snored or a former snorer (used to snore, but no longer snores). “Moderate snorer” defined as a current snorer who snores 1–2 nights per week. “Habitual snorer” defined as a current snorer who snores 3–7 nights per week. OR: Odds ratio, aOR: Adjusted OR, CI: Confidence interval, BMI: Body mass index, eAG: Estimated average glucose, BP: Blood pressure