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Distribution of covariates by case-control status (N and %).
| Covariates | Cases: Tuberculosis (TB) Patients | Controls: Employees |
|---|---|---|
| N = sample population | 201 | 97 |
| Age (years) | ||
| 10–19 | 49 (24.38) | 13 (13.40) |
| 20–29 | 105 (52.24) | 46 (47.42) |
| 30–39 | 41 (20.40) | 20 (20.62) |
| 40–49 | 3 (1.49) | 9 (9.28) |
| 50–59 | 3 (1.49) | 9 (9.28) |
| Average age | 25.35 | 30.36 |
| Sex | ||
| Males | 108 (53.73) | 23 (23.71) |
| Females | 93 (46.27) | 74 (76.29) |
| Sanatorium | ||
| Lyster | 128 (63.68) | 58 (59.79) |
| Landeskogen | 73 (36.32) | 39 (40.21) |
