Table I.
Clinical characteristics of FHS participants
| Characteristic (Mean ± SD) | All participants (n=6,546) | Participants with asthma (n=375) | Participants free of asthma (n=6,171) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 49.6 ± 13.8 | 49.8 ± 14.3 | 49.6 ± 13.7 |
| Women, n (%) | 3474 (53.1%) | 247 (65.9%) | 3227 (52.3%) |
| BMI, kg/m 2 | 27.4 ± 5.4 | 28.4 ± 6.1 | 27.3 ± 5.4 |
| Smoking, pack years | 10.7 ± 18.1 | 12.8 ± 20.9 | 10.6 ± 17.9 |
| sRAGE, pg/mL | 3574.0 ± 1167.7 | 3391.4 ± 1089.0 | 3585.1 ± 1171.5 |
Abbreviations: BMI = Body Mass Index (kg/m2); FHS = Framingham Heart Study; SD = Standard Deviation; sRAGE = Soluble Receptor for Advanced Glycation End-Products