Table 2 Vitamin D concentration as the outcome based on univariable and multivariable linear regression analyses (beta-estimates with 95% confidence levels) – sample with Turkish background
From: Serum vitamin D levels in Berliners of Turkish descent –a cross-sectional study
Effect (Vitamin D level) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Univariable Analysis | Multivariable Analysisa | |||
Beta Estimates | p | Beta Estimates n = 530 | p | |
Age (linear variable) (N = 537) | −0.1 | 0.035 | Not included in final model | |
Sex: male vs. female (N = 537) | 0.4 | 0.721 | 0.9 | 0.452 |
Education: < 10 years vs ≥10 years (N = 473) | −2.2 | 0.078 | Not included in final model | |
BMI: normal weight vs. overweight/obesity (N = 530) | 3.8 | 0.005 | 3.7 | 0.005 |
Physical activity: ≥150 min/d vs < 150 min/d (N = 537) | 5.0 | 0.006 | 4.8 | 0.008 |
Smoking Status: never−/ex-smokers vs. smokers (N = 519) | −1.22 | 0.308 | Not included in final model | |
Chronic disease: at least one vs none (N = 479) | −1.3 | 0.29 | Not included in final model | |
Alcohol consumption: never or moderate vs. hazardous (N = 464) | −7.26 | 0.30 | Not included in final model | |