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Social-demographic factors of the study population.
| Affected by tinnitus | Control | N | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 167 | 749 | 916 |
| Belgian ethnic origin | 167 (100%) | 749 (100%) | |
| Age range | 55–65 | 55–65 | |
| Mean age (st. deviation) | 61.2 (3.1) | 61.4 (3.1) | |
| Number of males (%) | 100 (60%) | 360 (48%) | 460 |
| Noise exposure data available | 164 (98%) | 733 (98%) | 897 |
| Noise exposure (%) | 23 (14%) | 71 (10%) | 897 |
