Table 1 Demographics, and Behavioral and Lifestyle Characteristics of Participants with RA*

Age, years

 18–44

1.09 (0.52, 2.25)

 45–64

2.20 (1.23, 3.96)

 65+

Reference

Gender

 Male

Reference

 Female

1.62 (1.02, 2.58)

Race/ethnicity

 Non-Hispanic White

Reference

 Non-Hispanic Black

0.80 (0.46, 1.38)

 Hispanic

1.44 (0.84, 2.49)

 Other

0.72 (0.27, 1.97)

Self-reported general health condition

 Excellent/very good/good

Reference

 Fair/poor

4.47 (2.56, 7.80)

Alcohol use

 None/moderate drinker^†

Reference

 Heavy/binge drinker

1.66 (0.72, 3.81)

Smoking status

 Never

Reference

 Former

1.43 (0.72, 2.86)

 Current

2.64 (1.42, 4.89)

 Not reported

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Any physical disability

5.27 (2.83, 9.80)

BMI

 Normal (< 25 kg/m²)

Reference

 Overweight (25– < 30 kg/m²)

1.71 (0.53, 5.46)

 Obese (≥ 30 kg/m²)

2.05 (0.67, 6.33)

 Not reported

–

Overnight hospitalization in last year

1.54 (0.73, 3.24)

Moderate or vigorous work activity

0.83 (0.55, 1.28)

Moderate or vigorous recreational activity

0.54 (0.32, 0.94)

Number of physical limitations^‡

 0–3

Reference

  ≥ 4

5.50 (3.06, 9.89)

 Not reported

Sleep disorder^§

1.30 (0.50, 3.39)

Attempt to lose weight in last year

1.33 (0.75, 2.38)

 Not reported

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