Table 1 The classifications of covariates
Covariates | Classification |
|---|---|
Gender | Male; female |
Age(year) | ≥ 18 |
Race | Mexican American; Other Hispanic; Non-Hispanic White; Non-Hispanic Black; Non-Hispanic Asian |
Educational Level | Less than high school; High school or GED; Above high school |
Marital status | Refused; Married; Widowed; Divorced; Separated; Never married; Living with partner |
Poverty income ratio | ≥ 1; ≤0.99; Refused |
Drinking Status | < 12 drinks/year; ≥12 drinks/year |
Smoking Status | Never; Now; Former |
Body mass index | < 25 kg/m2; 25–29.9 kg/m2; ≥30 kg/m2 |
Hyperlipidemic | No; yes |
Hypertension | No; yes |
Heart disease | No; yes |
Stroke | No; yes |