Table 4. Results of weighted multivariable logistic regression models of mobility limitations, on peripheral edema adjusted for demographic and clinical variables (2016 HRS wave).
| Outcome | Odds ratio | 95% Confidence Limits | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Difficulty standing up from a chair (N = 19,375) | |||
| Persistent ankle or foot swelling (Yes vs. No) | 2.2 | 1.95, 2.48 | <0.0001 |
| Difficulty climbing several flights of stairs (N = 19,370) | |||
| Persistent ankle or foot swelling (Yes vs. No) | 2.33 | 2.06, 2.65 | <0.0001 |
| Difficulty walking a few blocks (N = 19,293) | |||
| Persistent ankle or foot swelling (Yes vs. No) | 2.97 | 2.60, 3.40 | <0.0001 |
* Result for each mobility limitation is from a separate multivariable model that adjusts for age, sex, race, ethnicity, BMI, history of diabetes, history of hypertension, pain, and wealth quartile.