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Table 2 Relative risk ratios based on transitional model for BMI group (reference = overweight)

From: Visualising and modelling changes in categorical variables in longitudinal studies

Outcome

Predictor variable

Relative risk ratio (95% confidence interval)

Healthy weight

Previously healthy weight

14.2 (12.2, 16.5)

Healthy weight

Previously obese

0.83 (0.47, 1.44)

Healthy weight

Healthy weight two surveys previously

5.11 (4.22, 6.18)

Healthy weight

Obese two surveys previously

0.68 (0.35, 1.35)

Obese

Previously healthy weight

0.20 (0.13, 0.29)

Obese

Previously obese

11.6 (9.20, 14.5)

Obese

Healthy weight two surveys previously

0.59 (0.47, 0.75)

Obese

Obese two surveys previously

2.92 (2.25, 3.80)