Table 2

Differences in SGRQ scores between community COPD-positive and community COPD-negative participants.

Single variableMultivariable*
Outcomes: difference in score
 Symptoms27.5 (16.9–34.7)29.3 (17.3–36.9)
 Activity36.8 (23.6–47.4)37.2 (22.7–47.8)
 Impacts30.0 (19.9–37.5)29.2 (18.1–37.4)
 Total30.3 (21.3–39.2)29.9 (20.2–39.6)
  • P value represents results from regression analyses.

  • *Multivariable models adjusted for age, sex and height.

  • COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; SGRQ, Saint George’s Respiratory Questionnaire.