Table 2 Multivariate regression analysis showing risk factors for gallbladder cancer
From: Risk factors of gallbladder cancer in Karachi-a case-control study
Variable | Cases n = 60(%) | Controls N = 120 (%) | Odds ratio (95% CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age in years | ||||
< 55 | 18(32) | 91(76) | 1 | < 0.0001 |
> 55 | 42(68) | 29(24) | 7.27(3.66-14.45) | |
Parity | ||||
< 5 | 19(31) | 69(57) | 1 | 0.064 |
> 5 | 41(69) | 51(43) | 6.99(0.89-54.84) | |
BMI in Kg/m 2 | ||||
< 23 | 14(23) | 26(22) | 1 | 0.244 |
> 23 | 46(77) | 94(78) | 1.98(0.62-6.28) | |
Stone size in cm | ||||
< 1 | 24(41) | 79(65) | 1 | 0.004 |
> 1 | 36(59) | 41(35) | 2.73(1.37-5.4) | |
Number of stones | ||||
Multiple | 38(63) | 102(85) | 1 | 0.002 |
single | 22(37) | 18(15) | 3.33(1.57-7.08) |