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Characteristics of diabetic foot ulcer patients and controls.
| Characteristic | DFU (n = 243) | Controls (n = 121) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age in years | 71.2 ± 11.1 | 72.8 ± 10.1 | 0.090 |
| Sex | |||
| Males | 147 (60.5%) | 54 (44.6%) | 0.005 |
| Females | 96 (39.5%) | 67 (55.4%) | |
| Type of diabetes | |||
| Type 1 | 28 (11.5%) | 12 (10 %) | 0.3 |
| Type 2 | 169 (69.5%) | 109 (90 %) | |
| Unknown | 46 (19%) | 0 | |
| Place of death | |||
| Hospital | 187 (77%) | 103 (85%) | 0.07 |
| Home | 56 (23%) | 18 (14.9%) |
