Table 2.

Survival Analysis of Cancer Events by Increased Serum Transferrin Saturation (>45%) and Levels of Iron Intake

ModelsHazard Ratio95% CI
CI = confidence interval; TS = transferrin saturation.
* Adjusted for age, sex, race, smoking status, body mass index, and Charlson Comorbidity Index.
Model 1 (unadjusted)
    Normal TS, low iron intake1.001.00–1.00
    Normal TS, high iron intake0.750.55–1.01
    Increased TS, low iron intake1.020.69–1.49
    Increased TS, high iron intake1.740.78–3.85
Model 2 (adjusted)*
    Normal TS, low iron intake1.001.00–1.00
    Normal TS, high iron intake0.900.66–1.23
    Increased TS, low iron intake1.020.69–1.49
    Increased TS, high iron intake2.241.02–4.89