Table 6

Multivariable logistic regression: Predictors for cause of iron deficiency in patients without gastrointestinal symptoms

Variable
P value
Regression coefficients (SE)
Adjusted odds ratio
95% Confidence Interval

Age (Years)
0.01
0.04 (0.01)
1.04
1.01 – 1.08
Fecal Occult Blood Positive
0.01
2.0 (0.85)
7.8
1.46 – 41.8
MCV ≤ 60(fl)
< 0.001
2.7 (0.71)
14.8
3.65 – 60.7

Majid et al. BMC Gastroenterology 2008 8:52   doi:10.1186/1471-230X-8-52