Table 2.
Demographic characteristics of patients.
| Parameters | Controls (n = 95) | Cirrhotic Patients (n = 102) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 44.77 (42.3–47.2) | 45.68 (43.4–47.9) | 0.59 |
| Men:Women | 70:25 | 89:13 | 0.13 |
| Occupation | |||
| Blue collar | 63 (66.31%) | 62 (60.78%) | 0.51 |
| White collar | 32 (33.69%) | 40 (39.21%) | 0.57 |
| Education (formal education in years) | |||
| 0–8 (Junior) | 9 (9.48%) | 13 (12.74%) | 0.62 |
| 9–10 (High school) | 26 (27.37%) | 25 (24.50%) | 1.0 |
| 11–12 (Higher secondary) | 11 (11.57%) | 19 (18.62%) | 0.16 |
| >12 (Graduation/Post graduation) | 49 (51.58%) | 45 (44.11%) | 0.29 |
| Formal education in yearsa | 12.5 (11.9–13.1) | 12.2 (11.7–12.7) | 0.44 |
a
Mean, (95% confidence interval).