Table 1.
Characteristics of smokers with and without chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
| With COPD (n = 10) | Without COPD (n = 10) | |
|---|---|---|
| Female sex | 40 (4) | 40 (4) |
| Age, mean (SD) | 60.0 (8.1) | 62.6 (9.0) |
| Socioeconomic status [39] | ||
| Low | 22 (2) | 0 |
| Moderate | 68 (6) | 60 (6) |
| High | 11 (1) | 40 (4) |
| GOLDa status (self-reported) | ||
| Mild | 33 (3) | n/a |
| Moderate | 22 (2) | n/a |
| Severe | 11 (1) | n/a |
| Very severe | 0 | n/a |
| I do not know | 22 (2) | n/a |
| Level of nicotine addiction [40] | ||
| Low | 33 (3) | 40 (4) |
| Medium | 67 (6) | 50 (5) |
| High | 0 | 10 (1) |
| Motivation to quitb [41], mean (SD) | 2.4 (1.3) | 3.2 (1.9) |
Data are presented as % (n) unless stated otherwise. Discrepancies between total numbers and numbers of added subcategories are due to missing values
aGOLD = Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
b1-7 = highest level of motivation