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Baseline characteristics of the infectious diseases cohort (cases) and hospital-wide cohort (controls)
| Variable | Cases (n=3386) | Controls (n=13,493) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, years, mean ± SD | 65.9±18.4 | 65.9±18.3 |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 1735 (51.2) | 6899 (51.1) |
| Female | 1651 (48.8) | 6594 (48.9) |
| Medical diagnosis partition | 2677 (79.1) | 10,685 (79.2) |
| Study period | ||
| Before physician assistant | 1547 (45.7) | 6160 (45.7) |
| After physician assistant | 1839 (54.3) | 7333 (54.3) |
Data presented as n (%) unless otherwise indicated
