TABLE I.
Demographics of the study patients
| Variable | Taking a PPI at diagnosis | |
|---|---|---|
|
| ||
| Yes | No | |
| Patients (n) | 117 | 1187 |
| Average age (years) | 73.5 | 70.9 |
| Sex [n (%)] | ||
| Men | 72 (61.5) | 692 (58.3) |
| Women | 45 (38.5) | 495 (41.7) |
| Average BMI | 26.99 | 28.02 |
| Comorbidities [n (%)] | ||
| Cardiac | 92 (78.6)a | 681 (57.4) |
| Respiratory | 21 (17.9) | 168 (14.2) |
| Renal | 3 (0.03) | 70 (0.06) |
| Diabetes | 33 (28.2) | 244 (20.6) |
| Smoking history | ||
| Yes | 66 (56.4) | 608 (51.2) |
| No | 51 (43.6) | 579 (48.8) |
| Alcohol history | ||
| Yes | 75 (64.1) | 739 (62.3) |
| No | 42 (35.9) | 448 (37.7) |
| Family history | ||
| Yes | 18 (15.4) | 251 (21.1) |
| No | 99 (84.6) | 936 (78.9) |
| Medications | ||
| ASA | 45 (38.5)a | 229 (19.3) |
| Statins | 45 (38.5)a | 276 (23.3) |
| PPI | 117 (100) | 1187 (100) |
a
p < 0.05.
PPI = proton pump inhibitor; BMI = body mass index; ASA = acetylsalicylic acid.