Table 1 Demographic characteristics of the ESCC and control groups
Factor | ESCC n (%) | Control n (%) | Statistic | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 61.91 ± 5.505 | 61.86 ± 6.456 | t = 0.438 | 0.663 |
Sex | ||||
Male | 34 (68.0%) | 34 (68.0%) | χ2 = 0.033 | 1.000 |
Female | 16 (32.0%) | 16 (32.0%) | ||
BMI | ||||
≤ 24 | 38 (76%) | 21 (42%) | χ2 = 0.306 | 0.760 |
> 24 | 12 (24%) | 29 (58%) | ||
Monthly household income | ||||
≤ 4000 | 28 (56.0%) | 29 (58.0%) | χ2=-0.068 | 0.946 |
>4000 | 22 (44.0%) | 21 (42.0%) | ||
Drinking habits | ||||
Yes | 16 (32.0%) | 16 (32.0%) | χ2=-0.033 | 1.000 |
No | 34 (68.0%) | 34 (68.0%) | ||
Smoking habits | ||||
Yes | 24 (57.1%) | 18 (42.9%) | χ2=-0.003 | 0.271 |
No | 26 (44.8%) | 32 (55.2%) | ||
Consumption of hot drinks | ||||
Yes | 20 (40.0%) | 17 (34.0%) | χ2=-0.016 | 0.617 |
No | 30 (60.0%) | 33 (66.0%) | ||
Consumption of vegetables and fruits | ||||
Yes | 45 (90.0%) | 46 (92.0%) | χ2=-0.202 | 0.920 |
No | 5 (10.0%) | 4 (8.0%) | ||
Consumption of pickled food | ||||
Yes | 7 (14.0%) | 1 (2.0%) | χ2=-0.290 | 0.271 |
No | 43 (86.0%) | 49 (98.0%) |