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Table 4 Bivariate analysis of US adults with partial edentulism 2006 BRFSS data (weighted n = 66357961)

From: A population-based study of edentulism in the US: does depression and rural residency matter after controlling for potential confounders?

Variables and factors

 

Unadjusted odds ratio (95% CI)

Gender (vs. Female)

Male

.997 (.997, .998)

Geographic Locale (vs. Non-Rural)

Rural

1.167 (1.167, 1.168)

Self-defined Health Status (vs. Fair to Poor)

Good to Excellent Health

1.555 (1.554, 1.555)

Heavy Drinker (vs. Not a Heavy Drinker)

Heavy Drinker

.891 (.890, .892)

Smoking Status (vs. Non-Smoker)

Current Smoker

1.278 (1.277, 1.278)

Age (vs. 65 and Older)

18-64 Years

.586 (.585, .586)

Marital Status (vs. Married or Living with Partner)

Not Married or Living With Partner

1.193 (1.193, 1.194)

Children (vs. at least one child living at home)

No Children living at home

1.539 (1.538, 1.539)

Feel Emotionally Supported (vs. sometimes to always)

Rarely to never

1.307 (1.306, 1.308)

Health Service Deficits (vs. No Health Service Deficits)

At Least One Health Service Deficit

.926 (.926, .927)

PHQ-8 Score (vs. Not Depressed)

Depressed

1.361 (1.360, 1.362)

Variables and factors

 

% of adults with partial edentulism

Race and Ethnicity (% by Race)

Caucasian

74.8%

African American

10.6%

Hispanic

9.5%

Other/Multiracial

5.2%

Employment Status

Employed

49.5%

Unemployed

4.7%

Not Working By Choice

37.9%

Unable to Work

7.9%

Socioeconomic Status

Low

33.5%

Mid-Range

50.4%

High

16.2%