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Causes of death in PVC group and controls according to ICD classification
| PVC patients (n) | Controls (n) | |
|---|---|---|
| Infectious diseases | 0 | 5 |
| Tumours | 12 | 55 |
| Endocrine and metabolic diseases | 0 | 5 |
| Psychiatric diseases | 0 | 10 |
| Neurological diseases | 1 | 12 |
| CVDs | 9 | 69 |
| Respiratory diseases | 1 | 16 |
| Diseases of the digestive system | 1 | 5 |
| External causes | 0 | 15 |
| Other causes | 0 | 2 |
