Table 1.
Comparison of 1466 patients with hepatitis C and 21,502 matched control subjects
| Variable | Patients with hepatitis C | Control subjects | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number (%) | Number (%) | ||
| Female | 781 (53%) | 11,454 (53%) | 0.981 |
| Age of patients | |||
| < 65 years | 639 (44%) | 9390 (44%) | 0.973 |
| 65–69 years | 254 (17%) | 3776 (18%) | 0.847 |
| 70–74 years | 240 (16%) | 3520 (16%) | 0.971 |
| 75–79 years | 202 (14%) | 2928 (14%) | 0.892 |
| 80–84 years | 93 (6%) | 1347 (6%) | 0.948 |
| ≥ 85 years | 38 (3%) | 541 (3%) | 0.925 |
| Comorbidities | |||
| Obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) | 249 (17%) | 3849 (18%) | 0.395 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 586 (40%) | 8067 (38%) | 0.064 |