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Table below shows the multiple logistic regression for factors associated with having three or more cardiovascular disease risk factors among a population of 500 participants who participated in a cross-sectional survey.
Table 4. Multiple Logistic Regression for the predictors of having three or more Cardio Vascular Disease risk factors (N=500)
Variables |
Odds ratio |
95% confidence interval |
Perceived health status Excellent/Very Good Good Fair/Poor |
2.4 Reference 4.6 |
0.8-4.2 3.8-7.1 |
Gender Female Male |
1.6 Reference |
0.9-2.9 |
Race/Ethnicity African American Hispanic White |
2.4 0.6 Reference |
0.2-3.9 0.3-1.4 |
Which variable(s) is considered to be statistically significant? Interpret the odds ratio and the 95% confidence interval for the significant variable(s). [PROVIDE JUSTIFICATION(S) AND RATIONALES]