Prevalence and Risk Factors of Asymptomatic Colorectal Polyps in Taiwan

Table 3

Independent risk factors for the development of colorectal hyperplastic polyp.

Clinical variable	Coefficient	SE	OR (95% CI^†)	𝑃 value
BMI^‡ > 25	0.373	0.284	1.32 (1.05–1.71)	0.017
Current smoking	0.672	0.359	1.87 (1.42–2.71)	0.009

†CI = confidence interval.
^‡BMI = body mass index, indicating weight in kg divided by body surface area (body mass index).