Table 4. Multivariate regression analysis for mortality risk factors.
| Variables | OR (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|
| Age, ≥ 70 yr | 18.264 (3.419–97.573) | 0.001 |
| Malignancy | 8.789 (1.436–53.788) | 0.019 |
| Body temperature, > 37.5°C | 21.883 (3.813–125.584) | 0.001 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 5.451 (1.544–19.253) | 0.001 |
OR = odds ratio, CI = confidence interval.