Multiple linear regression analysis with the WML score as the dependent variable
| Variable | Coefficient | SEM | t Value | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WML, white matter high intensity lesions on T2 weighted magnetic resonance images. | ||||
| Model 1 | ||||
| Age (years) | 0.12 | 0.037 | 3.12 | 0.0025 |
| Multiple lacunar infarcts (no=0, yes=1) | 3.35 | 0.83 | 4.05 | 0.0001 |
| Diabetes mellitus (no=0, yes=1) | 3.55 | 0.89 | 4.00 | 0.0001 |
| Current smoking (no=0, yes=1) | 3.86 | 1.31 | 2.95 | 0.0042 |
| Model 2 | ||||
| Age (years) | 0.13 | 0.039 | 3.45 | 0.0009 |
| Hypertension (no=0, yes=1) | 2.11 | 0.79 | 2.67 | 0.009 |
| Diabetes mellitus (no=0, yes=1) | 3.36 | 0.96 | 3.51 | 0.0007 |
| Current smoking (no=0, yes=1) | 5.36 | 1.34 | 4.00 | 0.0001 |