Table 1.
Patient characteristics
| Parameters | Non-smokers (n = 38) | Smokers (n = 31) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 25.8 ± 1 | 26.6 ± 0.9 |
| Number of cigarettes per day | none | 8.5 ± 1.1 |
| Mean arterial pressure (mmHg) | 81 ± 1.3 | 84 ± 1.5 |
| Gestational age | 39.8 ± 0.3 | 39.3 ± 0.3 |
| Capurro index | 39.8 ± 0.14 | 39.6 ± 0.14 |
| Delivery | ||
| Vaginal delivery | 18/38 (47%) | 27/31 (87%) |
| Cesarean section | 20/38 (53%) | 4/31 (13%) |
| Birth weight (g) | 3248 ± 83 | 3030 ± 80 |
| Apgar score (median and range) 1 min | 9 (8–9) | 9 (8–9) |
| 5 min | 10 (9–10) | 10 (9–10) |
| Cephalic perimeter (cm) | 33.8 ± 0.15 | 33.5 ± 0.16 |
| Maternal hematocrit (%) | 35.1 ± 0.53 | 34.5 ± 0.46 |
| Maternal hemoglobin (g/dL) | 11.8 ± 0.15 | 11.5 ± 0.15 |
| Viability of umbilical cord mononuclear blood cells (%) | 95 ± 1.1 | 86 ± 2.0* |
The values are presented as means ± SEM. *p < 0.05 vs. non-smoking patients.