Table 4.
Causes of death according to place of residence
| Cause of death | Rural | Urban | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graft rejection or failure | 16 (2) | 67 (2) | 0.88 |
| Infection | 183 (22) | 636 (19) | 0.05 |
| Interstitial pneumonia | 108 (13) | 402 (12) | 0.45 |
| Acute GVHD | 65 (8) | 323 (10) | 0.10 |
| Chronic GVHD | 45 (5) | 176 (5) | 0.86 |
| Recurrence or persistence of primary disease | 210 (25) | 824 (25) | 0.72 |
| Organ failure | 137 (17) | 598 (18) | 0.34 |
| Secondary malignancy | 8 (1) | 32 (1) | 0.99 |
| Hemorrhage | 31 (4) | 163 (5) | 0.16 |
| Other | 21 (3) | 91 (3) | 0.75 |