Table 3.
Incidence rates (per 10,000) and RRs for lung cancer in interstitial lung diseases and COPD by age compared to general population
| Age group (yr) | General population | ILD | RR (95% CI) | COPD | RR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40-49 | 8.28 | 42.34 | 5.11 (3.54-7.38) | 37.29 | 4.50 (3.64-5.57) |
| 50-59 | 19.77 | 94.86 | 4.80 (3.94-5.85) | 72.08 | 3.65 (3.21-4.14) |
| 60-69 | 39.67 | 173.86 | 4.38 (3.84-5.00) | 128.41 | 3.24 (2.97-3.53) |
| 70-79 | 69.88 | 227.09 | 3.25 (2.86-3.69) | 190.63 | 2.73 (2.51-2.96) |
| ≥ 80 | 88.08 | 231.33 | 2.63 (2.11-3.27) | 182.73 | 2.07 (1.79-2.40) |
| Total | 25.62 | 156.62 | 6.11 (5.67-6.59) | 126.98 | 4.96 (4.72-5.20) |
RR, relative risk; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; ILD, interstitial lung disease; CI, confidence interval.