Table 1.
Characteristics of the study population. Number (%) of subjects reported.
| Characteristics | Cases | Controls | All Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| All subjects | 52 (100) | 80 (100) | 132 (100) |
| Sex | |||
| Men | 31 (59.6) | 39 (48.7) | 70 (53.0) |
| Women | 21 (40.4) | 41 (51.3) | 62 (47.0) |
| Age 1 | 58.2 (12.6) | 52.8 (15.4) | 54.9 (14.5) |
| <65 years | 35 (67.3) | 59 (73.7) | 94 (71.2) |
| ≥65 years | 17 (32.7) | 21 (26.3) | 38 (28.8) |
| Annual median PM10 levels 1 | 5.1 (5.0) | 5.3 (4.6) | 5.2 (4.8) |
| Annual maximum PM10 levels 1 | 37.2 (22.5) | 39.4 (21.3) | 38.6 (21.7) |
1: Mean (standard deviation).