Table 1. Comparison of demographic characteristics and risks factors for cancer among patients with MS (n = 1107) and controls (n = 1568).
Patients with MS (n = 1107) |
Controls (n = 1575) |
P | |
---|---|---|---|
Age: mean ± SEM | 50.7 ± 0.4 | 56.7 ± 0.5 | <0.001 |
Female gender: % (n) | 79.3 (878) | 53.2 (834) | <0.001 |
History of tobacco smoking: % (n) | 49.8 (551) | 42.8 (671) | <0.001 |
History of alcohol drinking: % (n) | 10.7 (118) | 18.8 (294) | <0.001 |