Table 6 Multivariate analysis of demographic, risk factor and health related variables associated with participants with multiple chronic conditions compared to those without multimorbidity for respondents, by age group
From: Multimorbidity - not just an older person's issue. Results from an Australian biomedical study
| Â | Aged 20 - 39 | Aged 40 - 59 | Aged 60+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | OR (CI 95%) | OR (CI 95%) | OR (CI 95%) |
Family Structure | |||
   Family & Children | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
   Adult living with partner | 3.61 (1.22 - 10.73) | 1.70 (1.01 - 2.84) | 2.22 (0.92 - 5.25) |
   Adult living alone | 3.49 (0.91 - 13.41) | 3.51 (1.41 - 8.74) | 3.19 (1.33 - 7.63) |
   Adults-related/unrelated | - | 1.09 (0.45 - 2.67) | 2.91 (1.10 - 7.68) |
   Other | 1.05 (0.30 - 3.73) | 1.25 (0.60 - 2.60) | 2.34 (0.85 - 6.43) |
Martial Status | |||
   Never married |  | 1.00 |  |
   Married or living with partner |  | 2.24 (0.83 - 6.04) |  |
   Separated/divorced/widowed |  | 2.35 (1.09 - 5.03) |  |
Highest education level obtained | |||
   Bachelor degree or higher | 1.00 |  | 1.00 |
   Secondary | 5.08 (1.29 - 19.92) |  | 3.13 (1.31 - 7.46) |
   Trade/Certificate/Diploma | 1.86 (0.43 - 7.96) |  | 2.85 (1.18 - 6.89) |
Country of birth | |||
   Australia | 1.00 |  |  |
   UK/Ireland | 6.65 (1.72 - 25.64) |  |  |
   Europe | 4.55 (0.77 - 26.71) |  |  |
   Asia/other | - |  |  |
Smoking | |||
   Non-smoker |  | 1.00 |  |
   Ex-smoker |  | 1.33 (0.85 - 2.07) |  |
   Current smoker |  | 1.71 (1.02 - 2.86) |  |
High Waist Circumference | |||
   No | 1.00 |  |  |
   Yes | 3.60 (1.34 - 9.63) |  |  |
High Waist Hip Ratio | |||
   No |  | 1.00 |  |
   Yes |  | 1.70 (1.14 - 2.54) |  |