What characteristics are associated with serum Glucose?

Use simple and multivariable linear regression analysis to complete the following table relating the characteristics listed to Glucose as a continuous variable. Before conducting the analysis, be sure that all participants have complete data on all analysis variables. If participants are excluded due to missing data, the numbers excluded should be reported. Then, describe how each characteristic is related to Glucose level. Are crude and multivariable effects similar? What might explain or account for any differences?

Outcome Variable: Glucose mg/dL

Characteristic

Regression Coefficient

Crude Models

p-value

Regression Coefficient

Multivariable Model

p-value

Age, years

Male sex

Systolic blood pressure, mmHg

Total serum cholesterol, mg/dL

Current smoker

Diabetes