Table 1 Comparison of demographic characteristics between older patients with and without CP
Variables | Older patients with CP n = 17241 | Older patients without CP n = 17241 | Standardized difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (mean ± SD) | 73.5 ± 5.7 | 73.5 ± 5.7 | 0.00 |
Age subgroups (%) | |||
65–74 years | 10099 (58.6) | 10099 (58.6) | 0.00 |
75–84 years | 6357 (36.9) | 6357 (36.9) | 0.00 |
≥85 years | 785 (4.5) | 785 (4.5) | 0.00 |
Sex (%) | |||
Male | 7691 (44.6) | 7691 (44.6) | 0.00 |
Female | 9550 (55.4) | 9550 (55.4) | 0.00 |
Underlying comorbidity (%) | |||
Hypertension | 9634 (55.9) | 6521 (37.8) | 0.37 |
Diabetes | 3768 (21.9) | 2617 (15.2) | 0.17 |
Hyperlipidemia | 2182 (12.7) | 1475 (8.6) | 0.13 |
Coronary artery disease | 3412 (19.8) | 2248 (13.0) | 0.18 |
Malignancy | 1013 (5.9) | 634 (3.7) | 0.10 |
Stroke | 2733 (15.9) | 1485 (8.6) | 0.22 |
Dementia | 407 (2.4) | 261 (1.5) | 0.06 |
Congestive heart failure | 2406 (14.0) | 1535 (8.9) | 0.16 |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 3313 (19.2) | 1882 (10.9) | 0.23 |
Liver diseases | 1633 (9.5) | 1056 (6.1) | 0.13 |
Renal diseases | 1440 (8.4) | 891 (5.2) | 0.13 |
Connective tissue disease | 408 (2.4) | 180 (1.0) | 0.10 |
Mental disorder | 7452 (43.2) | 4931 (28.6) | 0.31 |