Table I.
Selected characteristic distribution in case and control family group.
| Variables | Case family group (%)(n=296) | Control family group (%)(n=319) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age (SD) | 44.0 (16.6) | 44.3 (15.9) | 0.81 |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 127 (42.9) | 139 (43.6) | 0.87 |
| Female | 169 (57.1) | 180 (56.4) | |
| H. pylori | |||
| Yes | 214 (72.3) | 200 (62.7) | 0.01a |
| No | 82 (27.7) | 119 (37.3) | |
| Family carcinomas | |||
| Yes | 58 (19.6) | 17 (5.3) | <0.01a |
| No | 238 (80.4) | 302 (94.7) | |
P, P-value; SD, standard deviation. H. pylori, helicobacter pylori.
a
Significant difference between study and control group (P<0.05).