Table 4.
Factors Related to Fair or Poor Health Status Among East Harlem Residents with Diabetes
| Characteristics | RR | 95% CI for RR |
|---|---|---|
| Did not keep diabetic diet due to money concerns | 0.85 | 0.70 to 0.99 |
| Knows the importance of exercise | 1.07 | 0.94 to 1.18 |
| Knows how to lose or control weight | 1.13 | 1.0 to 1.23 |
| Exercised at least 30 min in the past week | 1.14 | 1.02 to 1.23 |
| Age ≥65 y | 1.09 | 0.96 to 1.2 |
| Female | 0.79 | 0.64 to 0.96 |
| Uninsured | 1.08 | 0.83 to 1.29 |
| Latino | 0.77 | 0.63 to 0.91 |
RR indicates estimated relative risk; CI indicates confidence intervals; Health status coded with fair–poor health status as 0 and good–excellent health status as 1. Logistic model c = 0.64; P < .0001.