Table 1.
Basic characteristics of the study sample (after 1:1 matching)
| Variable | Proportion affected among patients with chronic hepatitis (%) N = 15,706 | Proportion affected among patients without chronic hepatitis (%) N = 15,706 | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (Mean, SD) | 48.4 (19.2) | 48.4 (19.2) | 1.000 |
| Age ≤ 40 | 32.9 | 32.9 | 1.000 |
| Age 41–50 | 25.5 | 25.5 | |
| Age 51–60 | 21.1 | 21.1 | |
| Age > 60 | 20.6 | 20.6 | |
| Women | 44.1 | 44.1 | 1.000 |
| Men | 55.9 | 55.9 | |
| Diabetes | 11.3 | 11.3 | 1.000 |
| Obesity | 8.0 | 8.0 | 1.000 |
| Yearly consultation frequency | 2.2 (5.1) | 2.2 (5.1) | 1.000 |
Proportions of patients given in %, unless otherwise indicated
SD standard deviation