Table 1 Patient characteristics of studied populations
From: Pulmonary emphysema and atherosclerosis: association or syndrome?
| Variables | COPD | Control | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 64.2 ± 5.6 | 64.37 ± 5.1 | 0.86(ns) | |
| Sex | Male | 68(85.0%) | 27(67.5%) | 0.26(ns) |
| Female | 12(15.0%) | 13(32.5%) | ||
| Packs/year | 24.35 ± 14.64 | 14.75 ± 15.13 | 0.001* | |