Table 1 Characteristics of non-smoking controls (n = 36) and smokers (n = 30).

From: The effect of smoking on chronic inflammation, immune function and blood cell composition

Characteristic

Non smokers

Smokers

Age (years)

58.4 ± 7.2

61.4 ± 5.1

Male %

33.3%

55.1%

BMI

22.7 ± 1.1

27.5 ± 7.8

COPD

31%

Pack years

45.9