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Characteristics of cases and controls.
| Characteristics | Cases (n = 68) (%) | Controls (n = 160) (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age at diagnosis, years | ||
| <44 | 24 (35) | 51 (32) |
| 45–64 | 28 (41) | 66 (41) |
| 65–74 | 12 (18) | 31 (19) |
| ≥75 | 4 (6) | 12 (8) |
| Males | 19 (28) | 44 (28)) |
| Comorbidity present | 21 (31) | 58 (36) |
| Townsend deprivation scoresa(based on 2001 Census)22 | −1.0 (–4.0 to 2.6) | −1.2 (–3.6 to 2.6) |
Median (interquartile range).
