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Personal characteristics of cases and controls
| Characteristics | Cases (n=136) | Controls (n=272) |
|---|---|---|
| No (%) female | 92 (68) | 184 (68) |
| No (%) male | 44 (32) | 88 (32) |
| Female to male ratio | 2.1:1 | 2.1:1 |
| Mean (SD) age (years) | 43.5 (9.3) | 43.6 (9.2) |
| No (%) born in Tasmania | 131 (96) | 258 (95)* |
| No (%) living in Tasmania at age 10 | 131 (96) | 265 (97) |
| Mean (SD) height (cm) | 166.9 (9.0) | 166.1 (8.9) |
| Mean (SD) weight (kg) | 72.9 (14.4) | 76.2 (16.1) |
Unknown for one participant.
