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. 2021 Jan 25;181(5):709–711. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2020.8360

Table 2. Logistic Regression Models for COVID-19 Outcomes by Smoking Status Among the Cohort.

Outcome Odds ratio (95% CI)
Unadjusted Adjusted for age, race, and gender Adjusted for age, race, gender, medication,a and comorbidityb
Hospitalization given a positive COVID-19 test
Never smoker 1 [Reference] 1 [Reference] 1 [Reference]
0-10 Pack-years 1.41 (1.10-1.81) 0.99 (0.76-1.30) 0.96 (0.70-1.30)
10-30 Pack-years 2.48 (2.01-3.07) 1.41 (1.12-1.78) 1.16 (0.85-1.58)
>30 Pack-years 4.65 (3.72-5.82) 2.25 (1.76-2.88) 2.19 (1.52-3.14)
ICU admission given a positive COVID-19 test and hospitalization
Never smoker 1 [Reference] 1 [Reference] 1 [Reference]
0-10 Pack-years 1.33 (0.84-2.08) 1.19 (0.75-1.89) 1.08 (0.65-1.79)
10-30 Pack-years 1.74 (1.23-2.45) 1.55 (1.09-2.21) 1.34 (0.86-2.13)
>30 Pack-years 2.11 (1.54-2.89) 1.69 (1.23-2.35) 1.34 (0.86-2.10)
Death given a positive COVID-19 test
Never smoker 1 [Reference] 1 [Reference] 1 [Reference]
0-10 Pack-years 2.38 (1.50-3.80) 1.66 (0.98-2.83) 1.07 (0.59-1.94)
10-30 Pack-years 3.40 (2.31-5.02) 1.47 (0.96-2.27) 0.88 (0.51-1.52)
>30 Pack-years 6.11 (4.33-8.61) 1.89 (1.29-2.76) 1.26 (0.75-2.10)
Per pack-year
Hospitalization 1.030 (1.026-1.034) 1.015 (1.011-1.019) 1.013 (1.007-1.019)
ICU admission 1.012 (1.007-1.016) 1.008 (1.003-1.013) 1.005 (0.999-1.012)
Death 1.026 (1.020-1.031) 1.007 (1.002-1.013) 1.003 (0.995-1.010)

Abbreviations: COVID-19, coronavirus disease 2019; ICU, intensive care unit.

a

Angiotensin receptor blockers and oral or inhaled corticosteroids.

b

Coronary artery disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or emphysema, hypertension, and diabetes.