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Table 3 Multivariable analysis risk factors associated with hypertension among Kabul citizens (n = 1183)

From: Prevalence and predictors of adult hypertension in Kabul, Afghanistan

Variables

Adjusted OR

% 95 CI

P Value

Age group

≤50

1

Reference

-

>50

3.86

2.86 – 5.21

<0.001

Education level

Literate

1

References

-

Illiterate

1.90

1.05 – 1.90

<0.05

Having rice as meal

≤3times a week

1

References

-

>3times a week

1.43

1.07 – 1.91

<0.05

Having chicken as meal

≤3times a month

1

References

-

>3times a month

0.73

0.55 – 0.97

<0.05

Family history of diabetes

No

1

References

-

Yes

2.20

1.30 – 3.75

<0.05

Taking fruits with meal

≤twice a week

1

References

-

>twice a week

0.64

0.47 – 0.86

<0.05

Central obesity

No

1

References

-

Yes

1.67

1.23 – 2.27

<0.001

General obesity as BMI cut off 30

No

1

References

-

Yes

2.08

1.50 – 2.89

<0.001