Table 3 Multivariable analysis of the association between characteristics and multimorbidity ¹

Obesity status

   Non-obese

1.0 (ref)

   Obese

2.2

1.9 – 2.7

Sex

   Males

1.0 (ref)

   Females

1.1

0.9 – 1.2

Age Group

18 – 24

1.0

25 – 44

2.3

1.5 – 3.4

45 – 64

7.2

4.8 – 10.7

65+

12.6

8.3 – 19.2

Income

   > = $100,000

1.0 (ref)

   $60,000 – 99,999

1.3

1.1 – 1.6

   $30,000 – 59,999

1.6

1.3 – 2.1

   < $30,000

2.9

2.2 – 3.7

Education

   University degree

1.0 (ref)

   Some post-secondary/college diploma

1.1

0.9 – 1.4

   Secondary or less

1.5

1.2 – 1.8