Table 7 Crude and adjusted HRs of dialysis start by main diet (LPD-KA, LPD-PFF), Charlson index, proteinuria, and GFR (Cox analysis) in the population: age > =65–<80 years; Charlson index > =5 < 12; proteinuria <3 g/day GFR at start > =15 < 30 mL/min
| Â | n/N | Crude RR (95% CIs) | P value | Adjusted HR (95% CIs) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diet | 0.19 | Â | 0.2326 | ||
 LPD-KA | 6/32 | (1−) | (1−) | ||
 LPD-PFF | 4/46 | 0.46 (0.14–1.51) | 0.43 (0.11–1.72) | ||
Charlson index | 0.38 | Â | 0.7511 | ||
 <7 | 2/25 | (1−) | (1−) | ||
 ≥7 | 8/53 | 1.89 (0.43–8.25) | 1.31 (0.25–6.93) | ||
Proteinuria (g/day) | 0.002 | Â | 0.0303 | ||
 <1 | 3/55 | (1−) | (1−) | ||
 ≥1 | 7/23 | 5.58 (1.58–19.71) | 5.13 (1.17–22.55) | ||