Table 2

Odds Ratios for Statin Use by Hyperlipidemia Status

CharacteristicWith Hyperlipidemia Odds Ratio (95% CI)P ValueWithout Hyperlipidemia Odds Ratio (95% CI)P Value
Coronary artery disease1.94 (1.58–2.40)<.00111.10 (5.51–22.80)<.001
Diabetes1.90 (1.59–2.28)<.0018.56 (4.35–16.87)<.001
Hypertension1.35 (1.14–1.60).0012.30 (1.29–4.11).005
Cerebrovascular disease0.87 (0.64–1.17).360.59 (0.17–2.01).40
Peripheral arterial disease1.04 (0.60–1.81).888.38 (2.71–25.93)<.001
Tobacco use0.98 (0.82–1.16).761.26 (0.60–2.65).53
Sex (male)1.19 (1.04–1.37).011.47 (0.81–2.66).21
Age (per year)1.05 (1.04–1.05)<.0011.06 (1.03–1.09)<.001
  • Notes: An odds ratio exceeding 1 indicates higher likelihood of statin use. Odds ratios are adjusted for insurance status, race, and poverty category.