Characteristics of lung cancer cases and matched controls
| Characteristic | Cases n = 247 | Controls n = 1235 |
|---|---|---|
| *Values shown as number (%). | ||
| †Values shown as median (interquartile range). | ||
| Age at diagnosis* | ||
| <60 | 35 (14) | 178 (14) |
| 60–69 | 60 (24) | 310 (25) |
| 70–79 | 118 (48) | 575 (47) |
| 80+ | 34 (14) | 174 (14) |
| Male sex* | 170 (69) | 850 (69) |
| Number of consultations per patient† | ||
| In the 2 years before diagnosis | 16 (9–24) | 10 (5–17) |
| Excluding the last 180 days before diagnosis | 9 (3–14) | 8 (4–13) |
| Number of ICPC codes per patient† | ||
| In the 2 years before diagnosis | 34 (21–54) | 20 (10–34) |
| Excluding the last 180 days before diagnosis | 15 (6–31) | 14 (7–26) |