Table 3.
Multiple linear regression showing beta coefficients of SOX2 promoter methylation in men
| Variable | β | P value |
|---|---|---|
| Area (northern: reference) | ||
| Central and southern | 0.00331 | 0.0257 |
| Age | 0.00027 | 0.0002 |
| Exposure to SHS (no: reference) | ||
| Yes | 0.00098 | 0.6719 |
| Exercise (no: reference) | ||
| Yes | − 0.00189 | 0.2019 |
| Drinking (never: reference) | ||
| Former | − 0.00361 | 0.4308 |
| Current | 0.00005 | 0.9853 |
| Body fat (%) | − 0.00039 | 0.1280 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 0.00056 | 0.1411 |
| Waist-hip ratio | 0.01619 | 0.3230 |
| Asthma | − 0.00427 | 0.1835 |
| Emphysema | 0.00021 | 0.9687 |