| Exposure* | Odds Ratio (OR) | 95% Confidence Interval (CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Epilepsy | 4.37 | 1.71–11.21 |
| Stroke | 1.99 | 1.12–3.53 |
| Nasal congestion or upper respiratory tract infection | 1.60 | 1.28–2.01 |
| Current smoking vs. never | 1.93 | 1.33–2.81 |
| Past smoking vs. never | 1.05 | 0.83–1.33 |
| Sex, male | 2.46 | 1.96–3.08 |
| Age, per 5-year increment | 1.82 | 1.70–1.94 |
* Each exposure variable or risk factor is adjusted for all other variables in the table.
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References
- Murphy C, Schubert CR, Cruickshanks KJ, Klein BEK, Klein R, Nondahl DM. Prevalence of olfactory impairment in older adults. JAMA 2002; 288(18): 2307–2312.
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