Table 7.
Mean CRP serum concentrations in subjects of EG1, EG2, and CG depending on smoking habit
| Variable | EG1 (n = 35) 21 vs 14 | P* | EG2 (n = 32) 19 vs 13 | P* | CG (n = 15) Nine vs 6 | P* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRP in active smokers | 3.71 ± 2.6 | NS | 3.9 ± 3.1 | NS | 2.9 ± 2.1 | NS |
| CRP in non-smokers | 3.3 ± 2.1 | 0.705 | 3.4 ± 2.3 | 0.613 | 3.3 ± 2.7 | 0.708 |
Data are given as means with standard deviation.
Tested with t-test for independent samples.