Table 1. Comparison of Characteristics between Thyroid Cancer Patients and Patients with Nodules.
| Characteristic | Control (n=350; M, 60; F, 290) | Thyroid cancer (n=700; M, 120; F, 580) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, yr | |||
| All patients | 50.1±10.4 | 50.1±10.3 | 0.97 |
| Male | 52.1±9.5 | 52.0±9.4 | 0.92 |
| Female | 49.7±10.5 | 49.7±10.4 | 0.99 |
| Weight, kg | |||
| All patients | 60.2±10.3 | 61.3±10.1 | 0.11 |
| Male | 72.8±9.0 | 73.8±10.1 | 0.53 |
| Female | 57.7±8.5 | 58.7±7.9 | 0.06 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | |||
| All patients | 23.5±3.1 | 24.1±3.1 | <0.01 |
| Male | 25.4±2.6 | 25.6±2.7 | 0.69 |
| Female | 23.1±3.1 | 23.8±3.2 | <0.01 |
| TSH, mU/L | |||
| All patients | 1.91 (1.26-2.96) | 2.03 (1.32-3.03) | 0.40 |
| Male | 1.92 (1.26-2.43) | 2.14 (1.36-2.86) | 0.08 |
| Female | 1.91 (1.24-3.05) | 1.98 (1.32-3.11) | 0.80 |
Values are expressed as mean±SD or median (range).
BMI, body mass index; TSH, thyroid stimulating hormone.