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Distribution of pectoralis muscle area (in cm2) stratified by GOLD stage in the CODPGene Study (13). Sample sizes for each group are listed within their respective box plots. The P values for each group compared with the control subjects are reported in parentheses. COPDGene = COPD Genetic Epidemiology; GOLD = Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
