Table 1. Characteristics of the 6258 men by prostate cancer case status.
| Cases (n=686) | Controls (n=5572) | Total (n=6258) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline age (median, inter-quartile range) | 59 (54–64) | 54 (47–61) | 55 (47–62) |
| Right 2D:4D (mean, s.d.) | 0.944 (0.039) | 0.947 (0.037) | 0.947 (0.037) |
| Left 2D:4D (mean, s.d.) | 0.952 (0.036) | 0.954 (0.037) | 0.953 (0.036) |
| Baseline smoking statusa, n (%) | |||
| Never smoked | 309 (45) | 2432 (44) | 2741 (44) |
| Current smoker | 56 (8) | 715 (13) | 771 (12) |
| Former smoker | 321(47) | 2423 (43) | 2744 (44) |
| Country of birth, n (%) | |||
| Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom | 571 (83) | 3875 (70) | 4446 (71) |
| Italy | 81 (12) | 1012 (18) | 1093 (17) |
| Greece | 34 (5) | 685 (12) | 719 (12) |
Abbreviation: 2D:4D=ratio of the lengths of the index (2D) and ring (4D) fingers.
a
Two men were missing information on baseline smoking status.