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Table 5 Final multivariable model, comparing participants with ME/CFS and participants with MS (n = 273)

From: A logistic regression analysis of risk factors in ME/CFS pathogenesis

Variables

Odds Ratio

Standard Error

95% Confidence Interval

P value

Age at disease onset (in years)

0.95

0.02

0.92–0.99

0.016

Lower incomea

3.48

1.27

1.70–7.13

0.001

Marital status – separated or divorcedb

2.26

1.61

0.56–9.12

0.250

Marital status – singleb

3.66

1.62

1.54–8.72

0.003

History of frequent colds/flu

6.31

3.16

2.36–16.86

< 0.001

Infection(s) 6 months before disease onset

5.12

2.97

1.66–15.98

0.005

  1. ME/CFS Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
  2. aUp to Up to £19,999/year; bthe refence category is married/with partner, i.e. in a stable relationship
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BMC Neurology

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