Table 5

Results of logistic regression analyses of (A) demography, comorbidities and clinical characteristics and (B) selected investigations and other possible prognostic indicators for critical care requirement or death in hospital

Odds ratio (95% CI)p Value
(A) Clinical conditions*
Obesity recorded on admission6.08 (1.45 to 25.37)0.013
Chronic respiratory disease other than asthma or COPD3.17 (1.22 to 8.24)0.018
(B) Other clinical parameters
Radiologically-confirmed pneumonia4.97 (2.09 to 11.81)0.001
C-reactive protein >100 mg/l3.06 (1.20 to 7.81)0.019
  • * Multivariable analysis of demography, comorbidities and clinical characteristics was constructed based on observations from 631 cases.

  • A separate multivariable analysis was constructed for selected investigations and other possible prognostic indicators based on observations from 193 cases.

  • COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.