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Joint effect of telomere length and smoking in gastric cancer risk
| Telomere length | Smoking status | Cases, n (%) | Controls, n (%) | Adjusted OR † (95%CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long | Never | 57 (14) | 127 (34) | 1 (Reference) |
| Short | Never | 125 (32) | 119 (31) | 2.31 (1.54–3.44) |
| Long | Ever | 70 (18) | 62 (16) | 2.52 (1.59–3.98) |
| Short | Ever | 144 (36) | 70 (19) | 4.87 (3.09–6.97) |
Adjusted for age, sex, Helicobacter pylori infection and drinking status.
