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Characteristics of the study population.
| Variable | CRC cases (N = 130) | Healthy subjects (N = 165) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Mean, years (SD) | 59.51 (12.19) | 55.47 (13.32) |
| Gender, N (%) | Male | 67 (52) | 79 (48) |
| Female | 63 (48) | 86 (52) | |
| Disease site, N (%) | Colon | 69 (53) | |
| Rectum | 61 (47) | ||
| Stage, N (%) | Early | 39 (30) | |
| Advanced | 91 (70) | ||
| Grade, N (%) | Low | 75 (58) | |
| High | 51 (39) | ||
| Unknown | 4 (3) | ||
N: Number, SD: standard deviation, %: percentage.
