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. 2022 Dec 19;12:21882. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-25938-0

Figure 2.

Figure 2

Predictors of mortality risk. Hazard ratios and 95% confidence intervals for predictors of mortality according to Cox regression analysis. The numerical values correspond to those of Supplementary Table 2. The predictors shown are those that were statistically significant (p < 0.05) in multivariable analyses of either increased mortality or increased occurrence of exacerbations to ensure comparability with Fig. 3, additionally asthma as important respiratory comorbidity. All predictors except for the decline in lung function (delta/y) refer to baseline values at the initial visit. Increased COPD symptoms correspond to GOLD groups B or D and high exacerbation risk to GOLD groups C or D at baseline. FEV1 = forced expiratory volume in 1 s; TLCO = diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide; IPAQ = International Physical Activity Questionnaire.