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Characteristics of cases and controls
| mean age (SD) | n (%) male | n (%) female | total n | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OS Cases | 26.6 (16.5) | 54 (56.3) | 42 (43.7) | 96 |
| All Controls | 60.9 (9.9) | 904 (63.4) | 522 (36.6) | 1426 |
| Orthopedic Controls | 24.7 (15.1) | 34 (54.0) | 29 (46.0) | 63 |
| PLCO Controls | 62.6 (5.2) | 870 (63.8) | 493 (36.2) | 1363 |
n = number of individuals;
SD = standard deviation;
PLCO = Prostate, lung, colon, ovarian cancer cohort.
