Table 2.
Demographics of the prostate cancer cases and controls.
| Demographic | Cases (n=411) | Controls (n=397) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years)a | 66 ± 8 | 62 ± 11 |
| Smoking (pack-years)a | 30 ± 35 | 22 ± 32 |
| Non-smokers | 28% | 42% |
| Light-smokers | 33% | 31% |
| Heavy-smokers | 39% | 28% |
| Family history of prostate cancer | 19% | 8% |
| PSA level (ng/ml)a,b | 42 ± 437 | 1.6 ± 1.7 |
| Gleason score = 6c | 59% | NAd |
| Gleason score > 6c | 41% | NA |
Mean ± Standard Deviation shown for continuous variables.
PSA levels are shown when available (405 cases and 205 controls).
Gleason scores were available for 302 cases.
NA, not applicable