Table 4 Adjusted odds ratios (OR)^a and 95 % confidence intervals (CI) for CVD risk factors by dietary clusters among Pakistani older adults

Obese (BMI ≥ 25)

711 (46.0)

1.39 (1.08–1.78)^b

Ref (1.00)

0.92 (0.70–1.20)

Central Obesity (WC ≥90 cm in males or ≥80 cm in females)

883 (57.2)

1.33 (1.04–1.71)^b

Ref (1.00)

0.97 (0.75–1.30)

Elevated SBP (>120 mmHg)

1054 (68.2)

0.67 (0.51–0.86)^b

Ref (1.00)

0.90 (0.68–1.20)

High Cholesterol (>200 mg/dl)

500 (32.3)

1.20 (0.90–1.50)

Ref (1.00)

0.97 (0.73–1.28)

High LDL (>100 mg/dl)

1079 (69.8)

1.43 (1.10–1.86)^b

Ref (1.00)

1.53(1.15–2.03)^b

High TG (>150 mg/dl)

555 (35.9)

1.30 (0.99–1.63)

Ref (1.00)

1.07(0.82–1.40)

Low HDL (<40 mg/dl)

870 (56.3)

1.34 (1.03–1.73)^b

Ref (1.00)

1.27 (0.96–1.67)

Elevated FBS (>100 mg/dl)

539 (34.9)

0.99 (0.77–1.27)

Ref (1.00)

0.74 (0.56–0.98)^b