Table 4 Odds Ratio (OR) and 95% CI for a decrease in SRH by weight changes (n = 13,684)
From: A Prospective study of the association between weight changes and self-rated health
Changes in BMI categories from 1993 to 1999 | Underweight in 1999 (BMI <18.5 kg/m2) | Normal weight in 1999 (18.5 kg/m2 ≤ BMI < 25.0 kg/m2) | Overweight in 1999 (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|
Underweight in 1993 (BMI <18.5 kg/m2) | 1.0 (reference) | 0.59 (0.35–0.99) | --- |
Normal weight in 1993 (18.5 ≤ BMI < 25.0 kg/m2) | 1.46 (0.93–2.29) | 1.0 (reference) | 1.18 (1.04–1.35) |
Overweight in 1993 (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2) | --- | 0.96 (0.76–1.23) | 1.0 (reference) |