Table 2 Results of multivariate logistic regression analysis on the risk of a simultaneous diagnosis of MetS diseases by income level
Total (n) | Diagnosis of disease(s) (n) | Rate (%) | Adjusted OR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Simultaneous diagnosis of two or more MetS diseases | ||||
High income | 75,824 | 11,677 | 15.4 | Reference |
Middle income | 67,986 | 10,386 | 15.3 | 1.05 (1.02–1.08) |
Low income | 57,587 | 9295 | 16.1 | 1.09 (1.05–1.12) |
Medical aid beneficiaries | 12,129 | 3283 | 27.1 | 1.39 (1.32–1.47) |
Simultaneous diagnosis of three MetS diseases | ||||
High income | 75,824 | 3359 | 4.4 | Reference |
Middle income | 67,986 | 3043 | 4.5 | 1.08 (1.03–1.14) |
Low income | 57,587 | 2982 | 5.2 | 1.20 (1.14–1.27) |
Medical aid beneficiaries | 12,129 | 1265 | 10.4 | 1.50 (1.38–1.63) |