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. 2012 Sep 1;7(9):1020–1028. doi: 10.4161/epi.21464

Table 2. Associations between categorical variables and DNA methylation at baseline.

Variable
No
Yes
 
  N DNA methylation N DNA methylation P-value
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ever use of postmenopausal hormonesa
100
72.3 ± 0.2
73
72.5 ± 0.2
0.53
Ever smoke (100+ cigarettes)b
92
72.7 ± 0.2
81
72.3 ± 0.3
0.18
Ever use of birth control pills
66
72.5 ± 0.2
106
72.4 ± 0.3
0.71
First-degree relative with cancer
67
72.4 ± 0.2
100
72.4 ± 0.2
0.99
Multivitamin use (≥ 1 time/wk)c 54 72.4 ± 0.3 57 72.4 ± 0.3 0.91

a Former users of postmenopausal hormones, as current users were excluded. bFormer smokers, as current smokers were excluded. cMultivitamin use ≥ 1 time/wk during the past 3 mo, assessed among a subset of study participants who participated in the Immune Exercise (IMEX) study.