borderline significantp = 0.078
When the relation was tested among ever and never smokers, the association of BMI with MSI was only evident among never smokers with a borderline significant interaction, p = 0.078.
When the relation was tested among ever and never smokers, the association of BMI with MSI was only evident among never smokers with a borderline significant interaction, p = 0.078.
The highly significant relation between BMI & MSI status was tested for effect modification according to patient characteristics, lifestyle factors and for clinico pathologic prognostic factors.