Table 4 The results of multiple logistic regressions model for factors affecting the hypothyroidism in case and control groups, YGA (Yazd Greater Area), 2017.
From: Impact of Drinking Water Fluoride on Human Thyroid Hormones: A Case- Control Study
Variable | Variable subgroups | (OR)* | (CI 95%)** | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gender | Male | 1 | 0.0001 | |
Female | 2.5 | 1.6–3.9 | ||
Family history of Thyroid Disease | No | 1 | 0.0001 | |
Yes | 2.7 | 1.6–4.6 | ||
Amount of Water Consumption | One glass | 1 | 0.001 | |
2–3 glass | 1.73 | 0.5–5.9 | 0.382 | |
4–5 glass | 4.1 | 1.2–14 | 0.024 | |
More than 5 glass | 3.25 | 0.8–11.9 | 0.075 | |
Exercise | Yes | 1 | 0.0001 | |
No | 5.34 | 3.2–9 | 0.0001 | |
Sometimes | 3.66 | 2–6.6 | 0.001 | |
Diabetes | No | 1 | 0.001 | |
Yes | 3.68 | 1.7–8 | ||
Hypertension | No | 1 | 0.013 | |
Yes | 3.22 | 1.3–8.2 | ||
Drinking Water Fluoride | 0–0.29 mg/L | 1 | 0.86 | |
0.3–0.5 mg/L | 1.034 | 0.7–1.53 |
