Table 2 Comparison of veterans prescribed treatment for hepatitis C virus with those not prescribed treatment.
| Prescribed treatment (n = 10 077) | Not prescribed treatment (n = 103 850) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age (years) | 48.8 | 51.4 | <0.001 |
| Race | <0.001 | ||
| White | 40.2 | 40.1 | |
| Black | 13.6 | 23.1 | |
| Hispanic | 4.8 | 5.3 | |
| Other/unknown | 41.3 | 31.5 | |
| Male sex | 96.1 | 97.0 | <0.001 |
| Alcohol abuse or dependence | 28.9 | 46.4 | <0.001 |
| Drug abuse or dependence | 25.6 | 40.7 | <0.001 |
| Anaemia | 2.2 | 12.9 | <0.001 |
| Hepatitis B | 1.6 | 3.2 | <0.001 |
| Cirrhosis | 11.2 | 10.3 | 0.001 |
| Diabetes | 18.6 | 21.8 | <0.001 |
| Coronary artery disease | 8.9 | 14.1 | <0.001 |
| Stroke | 2.4 | 5.0 | <0.001 |
| Pulmonary disease | 15.1 | 19.9 | <0.001 |
| Bipolar disorder | 5.0 | 11.1 | <0.001 |
| Major depression | 10.0 | 19.6 | <0.001 |
| Mild depression | 18.8 | 34.3 | <0.001 |
| Schizophrenia | 5.0 | 10.1 | <0.001 |
| Post‐traumatic stress disorder | 17.6 | 20.0 | <0.001 |
Values are in percentages unless specified otherwise.