Table 5

Inverse variance weighted pooled relative risks and ratios of relative risks (with 95% CIs) for the association between diabetes and coronary heart disease

Meta-analysis
method
Relative riskRatio of relative risks
Women:Men
WomenMen
Fixed effect2.68 (2.49 to 2.89)1.85 (1.74 to 1.97)1.43 (1.30 to 1.58)
Random effects2.63 (2.27 to 3.06)1.85 (1.64 to 2.10)1.44 (1.27 to 1.63)
(i2=64.7%)(i2=66.0%)(i2=20.1%)
  • Data from table 3 were analysed.