Table 2 Odds ratios for the national model of self-reported, doctor-diagnosed hypertension

Age

18-34 years (reference)

1.00

35-44 years

2.02

1.42 - 2.87

<.0001

45-54 years

5.46

3.95 - 7.54

<.0001

55-64 years

10.68

7.75 - 14.73

<.0001

65-74 years

12.92

9.04 - 18.46

<.0001

75+ years

14.45

9.77 - 21.40

<.0001

BMI

Underweight/normal (reference)

1.00

Overweight 25-29.99

1.57

1.27 - 1.95

<.0001

Obese 30+

3.20

2.57 - 3.98

<.0001

Smoking

Never smoked (reference)

1.00

Current smoker

1.28

1.04 - 1.58

0.0209

Former smoker

1.40

1.15 - 1.70

0.0007

Fruit and vegetables

5 or more portions (reference)

1.00

Less than 5 portions

1.30

1.09 - 1.56

0.0033