Table 1.
Characteristics of the Study Population
| Characteristics | HCC (n=204) | LC (n=215) | CHB (n=242) | Normal (n=201) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 52.3±13.86 | 50.5±15.14 | 49.8±13.74 | 51.5±14.67 |
| Gender (n) | ||||
| - Male | 152(74.5) | 162 (75.3) | 180 (74.4) | 145(72.1) |
| - Female | 52(25.5) | 53 (24.7) | 62 (25.6) | 56(27.9) |
| HBV infection (n) | ||||
| - Yes | 163(79.9) | 149 (69.3) | 242 (100.0) | 0(0) |
| - No | 41(20.1) | 66 (30.7) | 0 (0) | 201(100.0) |
| HCV infection (n) | ||||
| - Yes | 10(4.9) | 9 (4.2) | 0 (0) | 0(0) |
| - No | 194(95.1) | 206 (95.8) | 242 (100.0) | 201(100.0) |
| Alcoholic liver disease (n) | ||||
| - Yes | 39(19.1) | 62 (28.8) | 0 (0) | 0(0) |
| - No | 165(80.9) | 153 (71.2) | 242 (100.0) | 201(100.0) |
Note: n represents the number of subjects.
Abbreviations: HBV, hepatitis B virus; HCV, hepatitis C virus; HCC, hepatocellular carcinoma; LC, liver cirrhosis; CHB, chronic hepatitis B.