TABLE I.
Clinical Profile for Men of African Descent in the Study Population
| Controls (total eligible in %) | Cases (total eligible in %) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total eligiblea | 188 | 254 | |
| Mean age | 57.33 ± 11.37 | 68.95 ± 9.73 | <0.01 |
| Age with family history | |||
| <60 | 11 (5.9) | 9 (3.5) | |
| 61–70 | 5 (2.7) | 16 (6.3) | |
| >71 | 2 (1.1) | 11 (4.3) | |
| Prostatitis | 7 (3.7) | 61 (24.0) | <0.01 |
| Gleason score | |||
| <4 | 18 (7.1) | ||
| 5–7 | 120 (47.2) | ||
| 8–10 | 26 (10.2) | ||
| Unknown | 90 (35.4) | ||
| PSA | |||
| <4 | 13 (5.1) | ||
| 4–10 | 79 (31.1) | ||
| 11–20 | 27 (10.6) | ||
| 21–50 | 18 (7.1) | ||
| 51–100 | 8 (3.1) | ||
| >101 | 23 (9.1) | ||
| Unknown | 86 (33.9) | ||
a
Self-reported men of African descent.