Table 1 Characteristics of prostate cancer cases and controls
Cases n = 560 N(%) | Controls n = 450 N(%) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age group (years) | |||
50 and under | 16 (2.9) | 11 (2.4) | p < 0.00 |
51–55 | 67 (12) | 17 (3.8) | |
56–60 | 106 (18.9) | 61 (13.6) | |
61–65 | 126 (22.5) | 122 (27.1) | |
66–69 | 139 (24.8) | 132 (29.3) | |
70 and above | 106 (18.9) | 107 (23.8) | |
Father with prostate cancer | |||
Yes | 70 (12.5) | 29 (6.4) | 0.00 |
No | 490 (87.5) | 421 (93.6) | |
Brother with prostate cancer | |||
Has brother No Cap | 358 (63.9) | 316 (70.2) | 0.03 |
Has brother, Has CaP | 47 (8.4) | 22 (4.9) | |
No brother | 155 (27.7) | 112 (24.9) | |
Served in military | |||
Yes | 227 (40.5) | 179 (39.8) | 0.80 |
No | 333 (59.5) | 271 (60.2) | |
Area Served | |||
Vietnam | |||
Yes | 25 (4.5) | 7 (1.6) | 0.00 |
No | 535 (95.5) | 443 (98.4) | |
Korea | |||
Yes | 4 (.7) | 8 (1.6) | 0.12 |
No | 556 (99.3) | 442 (98.2) | |
South East (SE) Asia | |||
Yes | 43 (7.7) | 31 (6.9) | 0.63 |
No | 517 (92.3) | 419 (93.1) |