Comparison of life assurance difficulties in patients and controls
| OR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|
| The values presented are the result of logistic regression analysis. | |
| *Patients were significantly more likely to encounter difficulties when applying for a life assurance policy. | |
| OR, odds ratio; 95% CI, 95% confidence interval. | |
| Patients (n=91) v controls (n=199)* | 87 (31–246) |
| Educational level | |
| High v low | 1.7 (0.4–6.8) |
| Middle v low | 0.5 (0.1–1.8) |
| Smokers v non-smokers | 2.0 (0.9–4.8) |
| Age at application | 1.0 (0.9–1.03) |