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Correlation of SLPI Expression and Smoking Habit of the Patients
| SLPI | Negative | Weak | Moderate | Strong | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoker | 4 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 33 |
| Nonsmoker | 23 | 24 | 12 | 7 | 66 |
| Total | 27 | 29 | 18 | 25 | 99 |
In Table 2 the correlation between SLPI expression and smoking habit is shown. Demonstrating a significant correlation between these two parameters (P < .0001).
