Table 5:

Multivariable stepwise analysis of variables associated with death

VariableAdjusted HR* (95% CI)
HCV (at baseline)2.76 (1.47–5.16)
Ever attempted suicide1.88 (1.01–3.50)
Overdose in past 6 mo2.85 (1.00–8.09)
Age at first non-injection drug use0.94 (0.86–1.03)
  • Note: CI = confidence interval, HCV = hepatitis C virus, HR = hazard ratio.

  • * Each HR was adjusted for the other variables in this table.