Table 5.
Univariate association between behaviors related to gas stove use and spirometry measurements for FEV 1 (mL), FVC (mL) and FEV 1 /FVC Ratio in children aged 8–16 years
| N | Mean FEV 1(95% CI) | Mean FVC (95% CI) | FEV 1/FVC (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,472 | 2658 (2586, 2730) | 3069 (2977, 3161) | 86.9% (86.5, 87.3) |
| Vented Gas Stove | ||||
| Yes | 1,147 | 2742 (2645, 2841)* | 3147† (3027, 3267) | 87.4% (86.8, 88.0) |
| No | 1,325 | 2562 (2457, 2668) | 2981 (2850, 3113) | 86.4% (85.8, 87.1) |
| Gas Stove Used for Heating | ||||
| Yes | 441 | 2569 (2385, 2755) | 2963 (2751, 3175) | 86.9% (85.9, 87.9) |
| No | 2,017 | 2670 (2595, 2744) | 3084 (2989, 3179) | 86.9% (86.5, 87.3) |
*p-value ≤0.05.
†0.05 < p-value ≤ 0.1.