Table 4 Multivariate logistic regression showing baseline features associated with the development of two or more comorbidities of interest across 5 years.

From: Impact of tobacco-related chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on developmental trajectories of comorbidities in the Taiwan population

Parameters

Odds ratio

95% CI

P value

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

1.527

1.054–2.212

0.025

Age, ≥ 65 years

1.651

1.101–2.475

0.015

Body mass index, kg/m2

< 18.5

Reference

18.5–24

0.745

0.353–1.569

0.438

> 24

1.452

0.699–3.020

0.318

Smoking status

Ex-smoker

Reference

Current smoker

1.675

1.150–2.439

0.007

  1. CI confidence interval.