Table 2—

Multivariate model associating current asthma with tumour necrosis factor-α (TNFA) -308 polymorphism and obesity

VariablesOR (95% CI)Mutually adjusted OR (95% CI)
BMI kg·m−2
 <200.78 (0.56–1.07)0.76 (0.54–1.06)
 20 to <251 (ref)1 (ref)
 25 to <300.95 (0.75–1.20)0.91 (0.71–1.15)
 ≥302.36 (1.72–3.21)2.23 (1.60–3.06)
TNFA -308
 GG1 (ref)1 (ref)
 GA1.33 (1.08–1.62)1.41 (1.14–1.73)
 AA1.41 (0.83–2.28)1.48 (0.85–2.42)
  • Logistic regression adjusted by country, age, sex, smoking status. OR: odds ratio; CI: confidence interval; BMI: body mass index; ref: reference value.