Research Article

The Effect of Smoking on COVID-19 Symptom Severity: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Table 2

Features of the studies included in the meta-analysis.

First authorLocation of patientsStudy designComparisonAge, yearPrevalence of smokingFormer smokersCurrent smokers

CDC report [4]R, MCNon-ICU vs. ICU7162261 (3.6)165 (2.3)96 (1.3)
Chen Q [10]Taizhou, ChinaR, O, SCNonsevere vs. severe14547.515 (10.3)
Feng Y [11]Wuhan, Anhui, ShanghaiR, O, MCModerate vs. severe, critical45453.044 (9.7)
Goyal P [12]Newyork, USAR, MCNon-IMV vs. IMV39362.220 (5.1)20 (5.1)
Guan WJ [13]552 hospitals in ChinaR, MCNonsevere vs. severe108547.0158 (12.6)21 (1.9)137 (12.6)
Liu W [14]Wuhan, ChinaR, SCStabilization vs. progression7838.05 (6.4)
Mo P [15]Wuhan, ChinaR, SCGeneral vs. refractory15554.06 (3.9)6 (3.9)
Qi D [16]Chongqing, ChinaR, MCNonsevere vs. severe26748.053 (19.9)
Shi Y [ 17]Zhejiang, ChinaRMild vs. severe48746.040 (8.2)
Wang R [18]Fuyang, ChinaR, SCNoncritical vs. ritical12549.416 (12.8)16 (12.8)
Wan S [19]Chongqing, ChinaR, SCMild vs. severe13547.09 (6.7)9 (6.7)
Yang X [20]Wuhan, ChinaR, O, SCSurvivors vs. nonsurvivors5251.92 (10.0)
Yu X [21]Shanghai, ChinaR, SCNonsevere vs. severe33350.026 (7.8)
Zhang JJ [22]Wuhan, ChinaR, SCNonsevere vs. severe14057.09 (6.4)7 (5.0)2 (1.4)
Zhang R [23]Wuhan, ChinaR, SCCommon type vs. severe12045.46 (5.0)6 (5.0)
Zhou F [24]Wuhan, ChinaR, O, MCNonsurvivor vs. survivor19156.011 (6.0)11 (6.0)

Data are presented as “” or “ (%).” Age-related data are given as “median year.” : population; R: retrospective; CS: cross-sectional; O: observational; IMV: invasive mechanic ventilation; ICU: intensive care unit; SC: single-center; MC: multicenter.