Table 3 Odds ratios (and 99% CIs) of a female excess of each measure of poor health – unadjusted, and after controlling for all factors separately and in combination.

(N)

(2003)

(1999)

(1999)

(2005)

UNADJUSTED

OR (95% CIs)

2.39 (1.84–3.12)

3.22 (2.50–4.16)

1.69 (1.31–2.17)

2.75 (1.87–4.03)

ADJUSTED FOR ...

self-esteem score

OR (95% CIs)

2.19 (1.66–2.89)

2.84 (2.18–3.71)

1.43 (1.10–1.86)

1.64 (1.09–2.47)

% female excess explained

14%

17%

38%

63%

worried about putting on weight

OR (95% CIs)

2.10 (1.55–2.83)

2.76 (2.07–3.67)

1.38 (1.04–1.84)

1.83 (1.19–2.81)

% female excess explained

21%

21%

45%

53%

current smoking

OR (95% CIs)

2.33 (1.78–3.04)

3.15 (2.44–4.07)

1.65 (1.29–2.13)

2.64 (1.80–3.88)

% female excess explained

4%

3%

6%

6%

physical activity score

OR (95% CIs)

2.28 (1.74–2.99)

3.07 (2.36–3.99)

2.49 (1.68–3.69)

% female excess explained

8%

7%

15%

ALL ABOVE VARIABLES

OR (95% CIs)

1.88 (1.38–2.57)

2.44 (1.81–3.27)

1.23 (0.92–1.65)

1.20 (0.75–1.92)

% female excess explained

37%

35%

67%

89%