Table 4.
DHEAS levels according to mortality after 2 and 4 years
| Mortality | Men
|
Women
|
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Mean levels, ng/ml | No. | Mean levels, ng/ml | |
| Vital status at 2 years | ||||
| Alive | 256 | 854 ± 579*** | 340 | 525 ± 371 |
| Dead | 10 | 332 ± 298 | 16 | 685 ± 609 |
| Vital status at 4 years | ||||
| Alive | 221 | 875 ± 583*** | 312 | 524 ± 374 |
| Dead | 45 | 638 ± 525 | 44 | 589 ± 450 |
| Cause of death | ||||
| Cancer | 8 | 339 ± 207 | 10 | 492 ± 234 |
| Cardiovascular disease | 24 | 645 ± 431 | 20 | 609 ± 500 |
| Other | 12 | 772 ± 753 | 9 | 567 ± 613 |
Number of men studied 266, women 356. Analyses were performed separately in men and women for each item. P values are given controlling for age: ***, P < 0.001.