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Characteristics of study subjects
| Category | Control (N = 20) | HCV (N = 20) | Heroin (N = 20) | HCV + Heroin (N = 20) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (Yrs mean ± SD) | 43±4 | 43±5 | 40±7 | 43±6 |
| Range of age (Yrs) | 35–46 | 31–56 | 29–60 | 27–53 |
| Gender (male/female) | 20/0 | 20/0 | 20/0 | 20/0 |
| Race (ethnic group) | Asian (Han) | Asian (Han) | Asian (Han) | Asian (Han) |
| Heroin use | −* | −* | +** | +** |
| HCV | − | + | − | + |
| HIV | − | − | − | − |
No history of opiate and other substance abuse
Heroin only
