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Multivariate logistic regression for predictors of menthol cigarette use in the COPDGene study
| OR | 95% CI | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (per year) | 0.97 | 0.96–0.97 | <0.001 |
| Female gender | 1.15 | 1.01–1.30 | 0.034 |
| African-American race | 8.35 | 7.26–9.60 | <0.001 |
| Smoking history (pack-years) | 1.00 | 1.00–1.01 | 0.092 |
| BMI | 1.01 | 1.00–1.02 | 0.073 |
Additional variable tested but not retained in the final model was age smoked first cigarette.
BMI, body mass index; CI, confidence interval; OR, odds ratio.
