Table 2

Adjusted2-150 odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) for the association between oral cancer risk factors and recent dental visits among adults 35 and older

Preventable risk factor Number Crude
OR
Adjusted2-150OR 95% CI2-151
Smoking
 long term smoking6460.500.690.48, 0.99
 never smoker147312-153 12-153
Smoking and diet
 long term and low fruit/vegetable intake2-152 2380.400.390.22, 0.68
 never smoker and sufficient fruit/vegetable intake2-152 76912-153 12-153
  • 2-150 Adjusted for gender, age, education, dental insurance, health insurance, recent medical visit, and tooth loss due to decay or gum disease.

  • 2-151 95% confidence intervals around the adjusted OR.

  • 2-152 Low fruit/vegetable intake equals less than five servings of fruits and vegetables per day and sufficient fruit/vegetable intake equals five+ servings/day.

  • 2-153 Reference group.