Table 2.
Demographic characteristics of 55 long-term survivors
| Characteristic | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Comorbidities | |
| Emphysema/COPD | 4 (7.3%) |
| Heart disease | 7 (12.7%) |
| Hypertension | 11 (20%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (7.3%) |
| Cancer | |
| Second primary cancer | 3 (5.5%) |
| Metastasis | 2 (3.6%) |
| Other comorbidities | 5 (9.1%) |
| Target therapy | 5 (9.1%) |
| Smoking status | |
| Never | 13 (23.6%) |
| Former | 38 (69.1%) |
| Current | 4 (7.3%) |
| < 20 pack-y | 21 (38.2%) |
| ≥ 20 pack-y | 34 (61.8%) |
| Education | |
| Less than high school | 21 (38.2%) |
| High school graduate or more | 34 (61.8%) |
| Employment status | |
| Employed | 10 (18.2%) |
| Retired and unemployed | 45 (81.8%) |
| Income per month | |
| < 3000 | 16 (29.1%) |
| ≥ 3000 | 39 (70.9%) |
| Medical insurance | |
| URBMI | 51 (92.7%) |
| NRCMS | 4 (7.3%) |
| Taking exercise | |
| yes | 45 (81.8%) |
| no | 10 (18.2%) |
URBMI Urban resident basic medical insurance, NRCMS New rural cooperative medical scheme