Coefficients for the 7 Variables Included in the HM-CVD Index Score
| Variable | Coefficient (SE) | P Value |
|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomic status | ||
| Population of minority race | −0.0024 (0.0005) | <.001 |
| Family poverty rate | 0.0159 (0.0019) | <.001 |
| Population without high school diploma | 0.0076 (0.0016) | <.001 |
| Food/lifestyle environment | ||
| Grocery store ratio | −0.0389 (0.0151) | .01 |
| Fast-food restaurant ratio | 0.0498 (0.0135) | <.001 |
| Tax-adjusted soda price | −0.4265 (0.1060) | <.001 |
| Health care resources | ||
| Density of primary care physicians | −0.0603 (0.0237) | .01 |
HM-CVD = Hong-Mainous cardiovascular disease; SE = standard error.
Note: See Table 1 for description and units of measure for each variable.