Table 4 Reported Odds Ratios according to each risk factor
Risk factors | Number of studies | Odds Ratios/Relative Risk | 95% Confidence Intervals |
|---|---|---|---|
Chronic hypertension | 5 | 2.2 | 1.17–6.20 |
2.3 | 1.12–4.66 | ||
10.5 | 5.8–19 | ||
4.3 | 1.33–13.9 | ||
3.0 | Â | ||
Obesity | 5 | 3.3 | 1.87–5.79 |
1.8 | 1.3–2.4 | ||
2.7 | 1.3–5.7 | ||
2.8 | Â | ||
3.9 | 1.5–10.0 | ||
Overweight | 3 | 7.0 | 2.9–19.4 |
5.5 | 1.12–27.6 | ||
1.4 | 1.2–1.8 | ||
Diabetes | 1 | 5.4 | 1.1–27.0 |
Alcohol | 1 | 4.0 | 1.8–8.75 |