Results from proportional hazards analysis of parameters from spirometry and incidence of diabetes (443 events) among 4,830 participants aged 25–74 years, NHEFS 1971–1975 to 1992–1993
| Spirometry parameter . | Regression coefficient ± SE* . | P . |
|---|---|---|
| FEV1 (ml) | −0.00036 ± 0.00009 | <0.001 |
| FVC (ml) | −0.00032 ± 0.00008 | <0.001 |
| Ratio of FEV1 to FVC | 0.22781 ± 0.77576 | 0.769 |
| % predicted FEV1 | −0.00874 ± 0.00295 | 0.003 |
| % predicted FVC | −0.01032 ± 0.00342 | 0.003 |
| Spirometry parameter . | Regression coefficient ± SE* . | P . |
|---|---|---|
| FEV1 (ml) | −0.00036 ± 0.00009 | <0.001 |
| FVC (ml) | −0.00032 ± 0.00008 | <0.001 |
| Ratio of FEV1 to FVC | 0.22781 ± 0.77576 | 0.769 |
| % predicted FEV1 | −0.00874 ± 0.00295 | 0.003 |
| % predicted FVC | −0.01032 ± 0.00342 | 0.003 |
Adjusted for age, sex, race or ethnicity, education, smoking status, systolic blood pressure, use of antihypertensive medication, cholesterol concentration, BMI, alcohol use, recreational exercise, and nonrecreational activity.