Odds ratios(OR) and ±95% confidence interval (CI) for the joint association of major life events (MLE) in childhood, adult private life and work life and education on risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (N = 4,693).

Legend: Few MLE ≤1, Many MLE>1; High education>9 years, Short education≤9 years.Odds ratios adjusted for sex, age, family history of diabetes. The main effects of education are additionally for MLE in childhood, adult private or work life and the main effects of MLE are additionally adjusted for education.