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Demographic and clinical characteristics of the participants
| Cases (n = 638) | Controls (n = 366) | P values | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male, n (%) | 356 (55.8%) | 124 (33.9%) | 2.20 × 10−11 |
| Age (y) | 54.1 ± 16.0 | 52.9 ± 13.3 | 0.13 |
| Primary causes of ESRD | |||
| Chronic glomerulonephritis | 250 (39.2%) | - | - |
| Diabetic kidney disease | 100 (15.7%) | - | - |
| Hypertensive nephropathy | 87 (13.6%) | - | - |
| Other causes | 95 (14.9%) | - | - |
| Unknown | 106 (16.6%) | - | - |
