Multivariate analysis of the risk factors for the presence of cirrhosis and/or hepatocellular carcinoma in the Dionysos cohort (n = 6917 subjects). Analysis of maximum likelihood estimates
| Risk factors | χ2 (p value) | Odds ratio | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (forced) | 0.06 | 1.7 | 1.0–3.0 |
| Age (forced) | 0.002 | 1.0 | 1.0–1.1 |
| Alcohol intake (g/day) (forced) | 0.0001 | 1.0 | 1.0–1.1 |
| HCV genotype 1b (including multiple genotypes) | 0.0001 | 30.9 | 16.2–58.9 |
| HCV genotypes other than 1b | 0.0001 | 11.2 | 4.4–28.6 |
CI, confidence interval.