Table 3.
Nutritional parameters in dialysis patients affecting the occurrence of PUD using the univariable Cox proportional hazards model
| Parameter | Patients without PUD (n = 403) | Patients with PUD (n = 174) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albumin < 3.8 g/dL | 287 (71.2) | 143 (82.2) | 0.007 |
| Creatinine < 6.0 mg/dL | 146 (36.2) | 78 (44.8) | 0.052 |
| Uric acid < 5.0 mg/dL | 118 (29.3) | 67 (36.5) | 0.031 |
| Total cholesterol < 140 mg/dL | 106 (26.3) | 64 (36.8) | 0.003 |
| Numbers of positive malnutrition index ≥ 2 | 226 (56.1) | 120 (69.0) | < 0.001 |
Data are presented as number (%). PUD, peptic ulcer disease.