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Table 4 Percentages, unadjusted, and adjusted odds ratios for probability that a subject who is overweight will be classified within the clinical range for each problem behavior on the CBCL.

From: Parent-rated behavior problems associated with overweight before and after controlling for sleep disordered breathing

Scale name

% Normal Weight in Clinical Range

% Overweight in Clinical Range

Unadjusted Odds Ratio (95% CI)

Adjusted Odds Ratio* (95% CI)

Aggressive Behavior

7.4

10.2

1.12 (0.41–3.06)

0.96 (0.33–2.79)

Anxious/Depressed

9.5

16.9

1.69 (0.76–3.75)

1.46 (0.63–3.40)

Attention Problems

14.0

11.9

0.69 (0.28–1.07)

0.54 (0.20–1.42)

Somatic Complaints

10.1

16.9

1.58 (0.72–3.50)

1.21 (0.51–2.85)

Withdrawn

4.5

20.3

4.69 (2.05–10.73)

3.83 (1.59–9.22)

Social Problems

8.0

23.7

3.18 (1.53–6.60)

2.49 (1.14–5.44)

Thought Problems

9.2

8.5

0.70 (0.24–2.07)

0.57 (0.18–1.81)

Delinquent Behavior

11.3

10.2

0.72 (0.27–1.91)

0.73 (0.26–1.98)

Total Score

12.2

18.6

1.46 (0.68–3.11)

1.38 (0.63–3.03)

Internalizing

9.2

20.3

2.23 (1.05–4.72)

1.84 (0.83–4.10)

Externalizing

7.8

10.2

1.08 (0.39–2.92)

0.92 (0.32–2.65)

  1. * Note: Odds Ratios controlled for level of sleep disordered breathing.