Table 3

Multivariable Cox hazard model* for predictors of all-cause mortality after stroke (n=428)

PredictorHR (95% CI)p Value
Normal BMI vs BMI ≥30 kg/m20.96 (0.63 to 1.47)0.86
Normal BMI vs BMI <18.5 kg/m21.67 (0.30 to 9.09)0.56
Abstinence from smoking0.57 (0.34 to 0.98)0.04
≥5 servings fruits/vegetables vs none0.46 (0.14 to 1.47)0.19
1–4 servings fruits/vegetables vs none0.41 (0.13 to 1.35)0.14
Moderate vs heavy alcohol intake0.61 (0.22 to 1.69)0.34
Moderate vs no alcohol intake0.65 (0.36 to 1.19)0.16
Regular exercise0.66 (0.44 to 0.99)0.04
Age (per year)1.09 (1.05 to 1.12)<0.001
Female vs male0.74 (0.52 to 1.07)0.10
Diabetes mellitus2.09 (1.44 to 3.04)<0.001
History of myocardial infarction1.54 (1.08 to 2.20)0.02
  • * Model adjusted for: BMI, smoking, servings of fruits/vegetables, alcohol intake, exercise, age, sex, history of myocardial infarction and diabetes mellitus.

  • BMI, body mass index.