Table 2.
Adjusted odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) for associations between BMI (per 1-SD increase) and CCDs by age, sex, diabetic status, and hypertensive status
| Variable | Subgroup | n | OR | 95% CI | P for interaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ≤50 | 2,056 | 1.06 | 0.82–1.37 | 0.791 |
| >50 | 1,886 | 1.18 | 1.05–1.33 | ||
| Sex | Male | 1,955 | 1.10 | 0.94–1.29 | 0.200 |
| Female | 1,987 | 1.26 | 1.09–1.46 | ||
| Diabetic status | Yes | 172 | 1.81 | 1.20–2.72 | 0.237 |
| No | 3,770 | 1.10 | 0.99–1.23 | ||
| Hypertension (≥130/80 mm Hg) | Yes | 2,544 | 1.28 | 1.14–1.42 | <0.001 |
| No | 1,398 | 0.73 | 0.55–0.99 | ||
| Hypertension (≥140/90 mm Hg) | Yes | 934 | 1.17 | 1.01–1.34 | 0.575 |
| No | 3,008 | 1.08 | 0.92–1.28 |
Abbreviations: CCDs, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases; BMI, body mass index. The values are presented as the odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs); ORs were obtained after adjusting for age, sex, hypertensive status, alcohol use, smoking, and diabetic status.