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Demographic information study sample
| n | Mean survival after first diagnosis, months (SD) | Mean age at death, years (SD) | Male, n (%) | Female n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular disease | 506 | 65.8 (3.6) | 76.5 (11.3) | 259 (51) | 247 (49) |
| Cancer | 414 | 38.3 (2.9) | 69.1 (12.2) | 237 (57) | 177 (43) |
| COPD | 62 | 129.0 (9.1) | 78.5 (8.0) | 43 (69) | 19 (31) |
| Total | 982 | 59.0 (2.5) | 73.5 (12.0) | 539 (55) | 443 (45) |
