Table 2. Quartiles of cortisol levels and mortality.
| Cortisol levels | Survivor (n = 160) | Nonsurvivor (n = 53) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 quartile | 46 (82) | 10 (18) | |
| 25 - 50 quartile | 47 (84) | 9 (16) | 0.046 |
| 50 - 75 quartile | 34 (65) | 18 (35) | |
| 75 quartile | 33 (67) | 16 (33) |
The results are expressed as the n (%).