Results of multiple linear regression of the natural logarithm of relative risks/odds ratios of seven studies57,64,66,68–71 on body mass index (BMI) group, female sex, and the interaction of BMI group and female sex
| Variable | Coefficient | Standard >error | T | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| r2 = 0.57; F = 0.57; regression degrees of freedom = 3; residual degrees of freedom = 40; p = 2.08×10−7. | ||||
| The regression equation for men is: | ||||
| ln(relative risk/odds ratio) = −0.26 + 0.19 × BMI group. | ||||
| The regression equation for women is: | ||||
| ln(relative risk/odds ratio) = 0.12 + 0.06 × BMI group. | ||||
| Intercept | −0.26 | |||
| BMI group | 0.19 | 0.028 | 6.67 | 5.47×10−8 |
| Female sex | 0.38 | 0.14 | 2.61 | 0.0097 |
| BMI group×female sex | −0.129 | 0.04 | 3.38 | 0.002 |