Table 3.
Factors associated with developing HCC at baseline on multivariate analysis
| Factors | Hazard Ratio | 95%CI | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serum zinc <60 µg/dl | 5.936 | 1.865 | 18.886 | 0.003 |
| AFP ≥6.0 ng/dl | 5.862 | 1.625 | 21.14 | 0.007 |
AFP, α-fetoprotein; CI, confidence interval; HCC, hepatocellular carcinoma.