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Table 4 Multivariable odds ratios mutually adjusted for determinants of lateral epicondylitis

From: Chronic hyperglycemia increases the risk of lateral epicondylitis: the Locomotive Syndrome and Health Outcome in Aizu Cohort Study (LOHAS)

 

Lateral epicondylitis

Odds ratio

95 % CI

Age (years)

 40–59

1

 

 60–69

0.51

0.21–1.31

 ≥70

0.66

0.28–1.67

Sex

 Male

1

 

 Female

1.02

0.42–2.55

Occupation

 No

1

 

 Yes

1.27

0.66–2.45

Smoking status

 Never

1

 

 Past

1.27

0.50–3.27

 Current

1.07

0.31–3.18

Alcohol consumption

 Never

1

 

 Current

0.71

0.36–1.42

Obesity

 Normal

1

 

 Overweight

1.41

0.71–2.74

Metabolic syndrome

 Normal

1

 

 Definite

0.93

0.38–2.15

Hypertension

 Normal

1

 

 Borderline

0.93

0.40–2.16

 Definite

1.04

0.50–2.27

Hyperlipidemia

 Normal

1

 

 Definite

0.81

0.40–1.55

Chronic hyperglycemia

 Favorable control

1

 

 Suspected

1.60

0.80–3.10

 Definite

3.37*

1.16–8.56

  1. * P < 0.05.
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