Table 1.
Characteristics of the subjects in the survivor and nonsurvivor groups (p > 0.05 for all characteristics).
| Characteristics | Survivors | Nonsurvivors |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 64 ± 5 years | 64 ± 6 years |
| Sex ratio (males : females) | 54 : 36 | 56 : 34 |
| Height (in m) | 1.7 ± 0.1 | 1.7 ± 0.1 |
| Weight (in Kg) | 80 ± 16 | 81 ± 18 |
| BMI (Kg/m2) | 26.5 ± 4.3 | 27.0 ± 4.8 |
| Histology (n) | ||
| Adenocarcinoma | 52 | 45 |
| Squamous cell cancer | 24 | 26 |
| Small cell cancer | 6 | 4 |
| Large cell cancer | 0 | 5 |
| Unspecified cancers | 8 | 10 |
| Follow-up period in days (range) | 1660 ± 488 (405–2744) |
894 ± 542 (14–2399) |