Table 3

Standardised mortality ratio for all-cause mortality compared with the UK general population and male British doctors cohort

SMR (general population)SMR (male British doctors)
Overall1.99 (1.70 to 2.33)
Male2.41 (1.95 to 2.96)
Female1.80 (1.40 to 2.30)
Non-smokers1.27 (0.87 to 1.86)1.12 (0.63 to 1.97)
Ex-smokers1.96 (1.27 to 3.0)0.54 (0.26 to 1.14)
Current smokers3.83 (2.71 to 5.42)1.84 (1.24 to 2.72)
  • SMR, standardised mortality ratio and CIs (95%).