Table 3 Crude and adjusted risk of COPD (OR and 95% confidence interval)
Variable | Bivariate | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
Male gender | 1.05 (0.61-1.89) | 0.93 (0.41-1.70) |
Age in years | ||
40-49 yrs. | 1 | 1 |
50-59 yrs. | 1.67 (0.95-2.93) | 1.66 (0.94-2.95) |
60-69 yrs. | 1.70 (0.76-3.83) | 1.60 (0.70-3.66) |
70-80 yrs. | 3.34 (0.84-13.28) | 4.36 (1.03-18.48) |
UAE National | 0.76 (0.39-1.43) | 0.68 (0.30-1.53) |
Education | ||
Primary | 1 | 1 |
Diploma | 0.85 (0.24-2.97) | 0.89 (0.25-3.19) |
College | 1.17 (0.69-1.99) | 1.15 (0.66-2.02) |
Higher Education | 0.24 (0.03-1.84) | 0.27 (0.03-2.69) |
Smoking any | 1.04 (0.58-1.87) | 1.10 (0.59-2.06) |
Cigarette user | 1.05 (0.57-1.94) | |
Midwakh user | 0.92 (0.84-0.95) | |
Water pipe user | 0.87 (0.11-6.9) | |
Other user | 3.77 (0.38-37.40) | |
Biomass exposure | 1.67 (0.84-3.32) | |
Occupational exposure | 2.16 (1.26-3.68) | 2.07 (1.20-3.59) |
Respiratory infection in childhood | 1.37 (0.45-4.12) |