Table 4

Mean (SD) expired alveolar carbon monoxide in women by cooking exposure level and smoking status

Cooking exposure level
Smoking statusLow*High†
*Exposure to wood, charcoal, kerosene or gas while cooking less than 5 times per week. †Exposure to wood, charcoal, kerosene or gas while cooking more that 5 times per week. ‡Any women who denied currently smoking on questionnaire. §Any women who admitted to be currently smoking on questionnaire.
Not a current smoker‡2.73 (1.67)2.28 (2.22)
Current smoker§9.17 (4.71)11.10 (10.9)