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Comparison of demographic factors between TB cases missing symptom onset date and/or treatment start date vs. TB cases with dates that were included in the study
| Variable | TB cases missing dates and not included in the study | TB cases with dates and included in the study |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | Median 36 (IQR 26–54) | Median 37 (27–52) |
| Sex (%) | 56.7 male | 58.3 male |
| UK-born (%) | 26.2 | 26.3 |
| Pulmonary disease (%) | 49.1 | 52.7 |
| Previous diagnosis (%) | 8.1 | 6.4 |
