Table 3

Association of spirometric values with mortality

Unadjusted*AdjustedMutually adjusted
HR95% CIp ValueHR95% CIp ValueHR95% CIp Value
Men
FEV10.820.79 to 0.86<0.0010.920.88 to 0.970.0010.980.90 to 1.070.72
FVC0.780.74 to 0.83<0.0010.890.83 to 0.94<0.0010.900.81 to 1.000.049
FEV1/FVC0.910.84 to 0.990.0240.990.91 to 1.080.77
Women
FEV10.800.76 to 0.84<0.0010.880.83 to 0.93<0.0011.010.89 to 1.150.84
FVC0.750.70 to 0.80<0.0010.830.77 to 0.89<0.0010.820.70 to 0.950.010
FEV1/FVC0.900.79 to 1.020.110.990.87 to 1.140.93
  • * Adjusted for age and height only.

  • Adjusted for the variables in table 2.

  • Adjusted for the variables in table 2 and also mutually adjusted for FEV1 and FVC.

  • FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1 s; FVC, forced vital capacity; HR, hazard ratio.