Table 3 Mean allostatic load by explanatory variables
Explanatory variables | Mean | SE | Î’ a | 95% CI | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current or pre-existing kidney condition | |||||
 Yes | 3.3 | 0.2 | 0.39 | 0.03–0.74 | 0.03 |
 No | 2.4 | 0.1 | Ref | … | … |
Current or pre-existing cardiac condition | |||||
 Yes | 3.1 | 0.1 | 0.53 | 0.48–0.59 | <.0001 |
 No | 2.0 | 0.1 | Ref | … | … |
Current or pre-existing diabetes or related condition | |||||
 Yes | 3.6 | 0.1 | 1.19 | 0.99–1.39 | <.0001 |
 No | 1.9 | 0.1 | Ref | … | … |
Current or pre-existing respiratory condition | |||||
 Yes | 2.5 | 0.1 | −0.09 | −0.27-0.09 | 0.31 |
 No | 2.4 | 0.1 | Ref | … | … |
Psychological distress | |||||
 Yes | 2.4 | 0.1 | −0.02 | −0.21-0.17 | 0.84 |
 No | 2.5 | 0.1 | Ref | … | … |
Low social support | |||||
 Yes | 2.4 | 0.2 | 0.09 | −0.36-0.54 | 0.68 |
 No | 2.1 | 0.1 | Ref | … | … |
Low sense of control | |||||
 Yes | 2.6 | 0.2 | 0.32 | −0.07-0.71 | 0.10 |
 No | 2.1 | 0.1 | Ref | … | … |
Did not meet exercise guidelines | |||||
 Yes | 2.3 | 0.1 | 0.16 | −0.09-0.41 | 0.20 |
 No | 2.0 | 0.1 | Ref | … | … |
Completed Year 11 or below | |||||
 Yes | 2.8 | 0.1 | 0.45 | 0.26–0.63 | <.0001 |
 No | 2.1 | 0.1 | Ref | … | … |
Unemployed or not in the labour force | |||||
 Yes | 2.7 | 0.1 | 0.43 | 0.24–0.61 | <.0001 |
 No | 2.1 | 0.1 | Ref | … | … |
Financial stress | |||||
 Yes | 2.7 | 0.1 | 0.77 | 0.60–0.94 | <.0001 |
 No | 2.1 | 0.1 | Ref | … | … |
Family stressor – Death | |||||
 Yes | 2.7 | 0.1 | 0.62 | 0.41–0.82 | <.0001 |
 No | 2.0 | 0.1 | Ref | … | … |
Limited facilities for sanitation at home | |||||
 Yes | 2.8 | 0.1 | 0.61 | 0.40–0.82 | <.0001 |
 No | 2.3 | 0.1 | Ref | … | … |
Index of Relative Socioeconomic Advantage and Disadvantage | |||||
 1 – Most disadvantaged | 2.6 | 0.1 | 1.27 | 0.79–1.75 | <.0001 |
 2 | 2.6 | 0.1 | 1.07 | 0.59–1.56 | <.0001 |
 3 | 2.3 | 0.2 | 0.87 | 0.35–1.39 | 0.001 |
 4 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 0.78 | 0.25–1.30 | 0.004 |
 5 – Least disadvantaged | 1.3 | 0.2 | Ref | … | … |
Living in a remote area | |||||
 Yes | 2.9 | 0.1 | 0.90 | 0.72–1.07 | <.0001 |
 No | 2.2 | 0.1 | Ref | … | … |
Racial discrimination exposure previous 12 months | |||||
 Yes | 2.7 | 0.1 | 0.28 | 0.04–0.51 | 0.02 |
 No | 2.4 | 0.1 | Ref | … | … |