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Table 3 SF-12 scores among subjects with and without Asthma

From: A population-based study of asthma, quality of life, and occupation among elderly Hispanic and non-Hispanic whites: a cross-sectional investigation

Asthma Status

Meanb (95%CI)

Physical Component Score (PCS12) a

   No Asthma

42.6 (42.1, 43.1)

   Current Asthma

35.8 (34.2, 37.4)

   Probable Asthma

35.3 (34.0, 36.6)

Mental Component Score (MCS12) a

   No Asthma

53.4 (52.9, 53.8)

   Current Asthma

52.9 (51.5, 54.3)

   Probable Asthma

49.7 (48.2, 51.5)

  1. a A lower score reflects a poorer quality of life.
  2. b Weighted mean and 95% Confidence Interval.