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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 7, 2008; 14(45): 6981-6985
Published online Dec 7, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.6981
Table 1 Demographic data of patients with MCRC and controls
MCRC (%), n = 35NMCRC (%), n = 35P
Mean age56.8 (22-83)56.7 (28-81)
Gender (M:F)20:1520:15
Comorbid conditions
Heart disease4 (11.4)2 (5.7)0.673
Diabetes mellitus2 (5.7)2 (5.7)1.000
Hypertension3 (8.6)9 (25.7)0.110
Other cancer2 (5.7)1 (2.9 )
Family history
Colon cancer4 (11.4)2 (5.7)0.673
Other cancer8 (22.9)11 (28.6)0.785