02 June 2025 : Clinical Research
Effects of Air Conditioning-Induced Humidity Reduction on Glomerular Filtration Rate in Healthy Adults
Xiang Li CE 1, Yaohui Ma BCD 1, Gaosi Xu AG 1*DOI: 10.12659/MSM.948310
Med Sci Monit 2025; 31:e948310
Table 1 Basic characteristics of the cross-sectional study.
| Characteristic | All participants | Air conditioning | Fan |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | 12671 | 7120 | 5551 |
| Male, no (%) | 5133 (40.8) | 2964 (41.6) | 2169 (39.1) |
| Age, year | 41.8 (12.3) | 41.6 (12.1) | 42.1 (12.6) |
| Rural residents, no (%) | 6057 (47.8) | 2556 (35.9) | 3501 (63.1) |
| Educated to high school or above, no (%) | 9248 (73) | 5440 (76.4) | 3808 (68.6) |
| Current drinker, no (%) | 1212 (9.6) | 662 (9.3) | 550 (9.9) |
| Current smoker, no (%) | 2639 (20.8) | 1495 (21.0) | 1144 (20.6) |
| Protein intake, g | 64.2 | 63.8 | 64.6 |
| BMI, kg/m | 22.5 (2.5) | 22.5 (2.5) | 22.5 (2.6) |
| SBP, mmHg | 103.4 (11.0) | 103.7 (10.9) | 103.1 (11.1) |
| DBP, mmHg | 65.9 (7.1) | 653 (6.9) | 65.6 (7.2) |
| SCr, umol/L | 64.7 (12.8) | 64.6 (12.8) | 64.8 (12.7) |
| N – number; BMI – body mass index; SBP – systolic blood pressure; DBP – diastolic blood pressure; SCr – serum creatinine. | |||