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Demographics.
| India (n = 50) | USA (n = 50) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (mean ± SD) | 50.3 ± 10.5 | 60.0 ± 6.2 | <0.0001 |
| Gender (male) | 45 | 33 | 0.004 |
| Education (years) | 9 ± 4 | 14 ± 3 | <0.0001 |
| MELD (mean ± SD) | 11.5 ± 5.1 | 10.1 ± 3.5 | 0.12 |
| Etiology of cirrhosis | |||
| Alcohol | 20 | 10 | 0.17 |
| Viral hepatitis | 17 | 23 | |
| NASH | 8 | 11 | |
| Other | 5 | 7 | |
