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. 2022 Feb 2;14(2):e21842. doi: 10.7759/cureus.21842

Table 4. Adjusted multiple logistic regression for factors associated with increased central obesity (waist circumference).

Note: a: Reference category is No. *Significant at P < 0.05.

WC: waist circumference

Central obesity (increased WC) (Yes)a   Model 2
  Variable Odds ratio 95% confidence interval P-value
Energy drink consumptiona Yes 1.475 0.690–3.153 0.32
Cigarette smokinga Yes 0.940 0.464–1.903 0.86
Waterpipe smokinga Yes 2.143 1.029–4.461 0.042*
Coffee consumptiona Yes 0.430 0.169–1.095 0.08
Chocolate consumptiona Yes 0.626 0.240–1.632 0.34
Black tea consumptiona Yes 1.012 0.402–2.549 0.98
Age   1.366 1.145–1.629 0.001*
Body mass index   1.924 1.682–2.202 <0.001*