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Conditions and relative frequencies of comorbidities.
| Comorbidity | Cases (N=19)n (%) | Controls (N=74) n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 11 (58%) | 39 (43%) |
| Myocardial infarction | 2 (11%) | 3 (4%) |
| Congestive heart failure | 1 (5%) | 2 (3%) |
| Peripheral vascular disease | 2 (11%) | 1 (1%) |
| Coronary artery disease | 4 (21%) | 5 (7%) |
| Chronic obstructive | 1 (5%) | 2 (3%) |
| pulmonary disease | ||
| Diabetes | 5 (26%) | 10 (14%) |
| Other cancer | 5 (26%) | 8 (11%) |
| Connective tissue disease | 1 (5%) | 4 (5%) |
| Ulcers | 1 (5%) | 1 (1%) |
