Table 2

 Geometric mean values of (CC16/creatinine) (μg/g) adjusted for all variables listed in the table, and centre, age, body mass index, and level of spirometric lung function (as FEV1/FVC)

YesNop value*
*Between the two groups.
Female4.2
Male9.40.01
Having asthma3.910.20.04
Having COPD7.35.60.59
History of myocardial infarction6.36.40.99
Current exposure to environmental tobacco smoke at home5.07.90.22
Being ex-smoker5.37.60.19