Research Article

Co-Occurrence of Arthritis and Stroke amongst Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Canada

Table 3

Odds of stroke in middle-aged and older adults.

Middle-Aged Adults (30–65 y)Older Adults (>65 y)
Odds Ratio*95% CIOdds Ratio*95% CI

Male Sex0.900.61–1.331.521.13–2.04
Arthritis 3.272.22–4.831.060.82–1.38
Hypertension 4.052.65–6.19 1.891.42–2.52
Diabetes2.811.76–4.491.110.79–1.56
Heart Disease3.582.24–5.713.332.54–4.36
Alcohol (Regular or Occasional Drinker) 0.330.22–0.500.740.56–0.97
BMI (kg/m2)0.930.90–0.970.980.95–1.01

Stepwise logistic regression considering all risk factors listed.