Table 3 Results of multivariable analysis showing the adjusted hazard ratio associated with the 180-day and 365-day mortality of each variable
Characteristics | 180-day mortality, HR (95% CI) | P value | 365-day mortality, HR (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Post-sepsis MI/stroke | 2.02 (1.65, 2.47) | < .0001 | 2.02 (1.65, 2.47) | < .0001 |
Demographics | ||||
 Male sex | 1.38 (1.27, 1.51) | < .0001 | 1.38 (1.27, 1.51) | < .0001 |
 Age | 1.03 (1.02, 1.03) | < .0001 | 1.03 (1.02, 1.03) | < .0001 |
Urbanization level, % | ||||
 Level 1: urban area | 1.70 (1.42, 2.03) | < .0001 | 1.69 (1.46, 1.95) | < .0001 |
 Level 2: metro area | 1.40 (1.16, 1.69) | 0.0005 | 1.45 (1.25, 1.69) | < .0001 |
 Level 3: suburban area | 1.09 (0.91, 1.32) | 0.3524 | 1.10 (0.94, 1.27) | 0.2392 |
 Level 4: countryside area | Reference | – | Reference | – |
Insurance premium level, % (New Taiwan dollars) | ||||
 Dependent | Reference | – | Reference | – |
 No/poverty income level ($1–$19,999) | 1.06 (0.94, 1.2) | 0.3171 | 1.06 (0.94, 1.2) | 0.3171 |
 Middle income level ($20,000–$39,999) | 1.25 (1.1, 1.44) | 0.001 | 1.25 (1.1, 1.44) | 0.001 |
 High income level (≥ $40,000) | 0.84 (0.68, 1.04) | 0.1034 | 0.84 (0.68, 1.04) | 0.1034 |
Preadmission comorbidity, % | ||||
 Myocardial infarction | 1.03 (0.83, 1.28) | 0.7758 | 1.03 (0.83, 1.28) | 0.7758 |
 Congestive heart failure | 1.16 (1.04, 1.29) | 0.0069 | 1.16 (1.04, 1.29) | 0.0069 |
 Peripheral vascular disease | 0.90 (0.74, 1.1) | 0.319 | 0.90 (0.74, 1.10) | 0.319 |
 Cerebrovascular disease | 1.16 (1.06, 1.28) | 0.0021 | 1.16 (1.06, 1.28) | 0.0021 |
 Dementia | 1.47 (1.31, 1.65) | < .0001 | 1.47 (1.31, 1.65) | < .0001 |
 Chronic pulmonary disease | 1.11 (1.02, 1.21) | 0.022 | 1.11 (1.02, 1.21) | 0.022 |
 Rheumatologic disease | 1.27 (0.91, 1.78) | 0.1602 | 1.27 (0.91, 1.78) | 0.1602 |
 Peptic ulcer disease | 0.96 (0.88, 1.06) | 0.4459 | 0.96 (0.88, 1.06) | 0.4459 |
 Mild liver disease | 1.07 (0.95, 1.20) | 0.2567 | 1.07 (0.95, 1.20) | 0.2567 |
 Diabetes without chronic complications | 1.09 (0.99, 1.20) | 0.0987 | 1.09 (0.99, 1.20) | 0.0987 |
 Diabetes with chronic complications | 0.98 (0.85, 1.13) | 0.7508 | 0.98 (0.85, 1.13) | 0.7508 |
 Hemiplegia or paraplegia | 1.56 (0.44, 5.47) | 0.4913 | 1.56 (0.44, 5.47) | 0.4913 |
 Renal disease | 1.15 (1.02, 1.29) | 0.0184 | 1.15 (1.02, 1.29) | 0.0184 |
 Any malignancy, including leukemia and lymphoma | 1.40 (1.25, 1.57) | < .0001 | 1.40 (1.25, 1.57) | < .0001 |
 Moderate or severe liver disease | 1.72 (1.40, 2.10) | < .0001 | 1.72 (1.40, 2.10) | < .0001 |
 Metastatic solid tumor | 1.19 (0.99, 1.44) | 0.0717 | 1.19 (0.99, 1.44) | 0.0717 |
 AIDS/HIV | 2.05 (0.66, 6.39) | 0.2172 | 2.05 (0.66, 6.39) | 0.2172 |
 Alcohol/drug use | 1.08 (0.83, 1.42) | 0.5569 | 1.08 (0.83, 1.42) | 0.5569 |
 Psychiatric disorder | 0.96 (0.86, 1.07) | 0.4139 | 0.96 (0.86, 1.07) | 0.4139 |
 Neurologic disorder | 1.03 (0.90, 1.18) | 0.6724 | 1.03 (0.90, 1.18) | 0.6724 |
 Obesity | 0.75 (0.28, 2.00) | 0.567 | 0.75 (0.28, 2.00) | 0.567 |
 Bed-ridden status | 0.76 (0.22, 2.66) | 0.6717 | 0.76 (0.22, 2.66) | 0.6717 |
 Solid organ transplantation such as renal or heart transplantation | 1.26 (0.4, 3.92) | 0.6922 | 1.26 (0.40, 3.92) | 0.6922 |
Healthcare service utilization, % | ||||
 Number of OPD visits | 1.00 (1.00, 1.00) | 0.9105 | 1.00 (1.00, 1.00) | 0.9105 |
 Number of emergency department visits | 1.02 (1.01, 1.04) | 0.0002 | 1.02 (1.01, 1.04) | 0.0002 |
 Number of hospital admissions | 1.08 (1.06, 1.10) | < .0001 | 1.08 (1.06, 1.10) | < .0001 |