Table 1.
Clinical characteristics of the study population.
| Parameters | CRC group (N = 67) | Control group (N = 50) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | |||
| Male, n (%) | 42 (62.7%) | 32 (64.0%) | |
| Female, n (%) | 25 (37.3%) | 18 (36.0%) | 0.88 |
| Age, mean (range) | 60.79 (40–87) | 61.52 (50–82) | 0.648 |
| BMI (kg/m2), mean ± SD | 24.39 ± 3.31 | 25.13 ± 3.01 | 0.214 |
| CEA (ng/ml), mean ± SD | 5.91 ± 10.63 | — | |
| Cancer location | |||
| Colon, n (%) | 32 | — | |
| Rectum, n (%) | 35 | — | |
A value of p < 0.05 was considered significant. BMI, body mass index; CEA, carcinoembryonic antigen; SD, standard deviation.