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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]