Table 4:

Cause-specific hazard ratios, by competing outcomes

OutcomeHR (95% CI)
Benzodiazepine and Z-drug useBenzodiazepine use onlyZ-drug use only
Pneumonia risk1.24 (1.07–1.43)1.31 (1.10–1.56)1.11 (0.86–1.43)
Death due to other causes and hospital stays > 90 d1.13 (1.03–1.25)1.15 (1.02–1.29)1.09 (0.91–1.30)
  • Note: CI = confidence interval, HR = hazard ratio.