Table 3

 Ordinary least-squares regression on the annual number of days of sickness among Swedish adults for the period 1988–91

Full sampleMalesFemales
na, not applicable.
Controlling for occupational factors
    Current smoker9.67 (7.18 to 12.15)9.67 (6.35 to 12.98)9.50 (6.03 to 12.96)
    Former smoker2.52 (0.14 to 4.90)2.83 (−0.42 to 6.08)2.35 (−1.40 to 6.10)
    Never smoker (reference category)nanana
    Observations14 27270207252
Controlling for health factors
    Current smoker7.67 (5.43 to 9.90)7.26 (4.22 to 10.31)7.55 (4.30 to 10.81)
    Former smoker0.58 (−1.60 to 2.76)−0.19 (−3.01 to 2.63)1.05 (−2.27 to 4.37)
    Never smoker (reference category)
    Observations14 27270207252