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Demographic characteristics of study participants.
| Characteristic | TB (n=900) | HC (n=1534) | P-valuea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male, n (%) | 542 (60.22) | 821 (53.52) | <0.001 |
| Age years, mean ± SD | 42.51±18.11 | 37.96±11.07 | <0.001 |
aSex and age were compared between TB patients and healthy controls using a Chi-square test or an independent t-test. TB, tuberculosis; HC, healthy controls; SD, standard deviation.
