Multiple linear regression analysis of variables including serum bilirubin for carotid intima-media thickness within each gender.

β, standardized coefficient; R2, multiple coefficient of determination. Model 1, forced entry method and Model 2, forward stepwise method. Data for triglycerides, fasting plasma glucose, alanine aminotransferase, gamma-glutamyltransferase, and serum bilirubin were skewed and log-transformed for analysis.Multiple linear regression analysis of variables including serum bilirubin for carotid intima-media thickness within each gender.