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Characteristics of the sample according the HCV status.
| Variable | HCV | non-HCV |
|---|---|---|
| N = 120,023 | N = 9,601,900 | |
| Age (years), mean (standard deviation) | 50.9 (14.2) | 54.2 (14.1) |
| Gender (male), n (%) | 53% | 40% |
| Diagnosed with HIV or AIDS, n(%) | 5.1% | 0.7% |
| History of IV drug use, n(%) | 25.9% | 2.9% |
