Table 1 Selected socio-demographic characteristics of newly diagnosed patients with cancer from the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia
Parameters | Overall (n = 70) | Men (n = 35) | Women (n = 35) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
aAge | 48 (20, 70) | 49 (23, 70) | 46 (20, 70) | |
20-50 years | 40 (57.1%) | 20 (57.1%) | 20 (57.1%) | b0.454 |
51-70 years | 30 (42.9%) | 15 (42.9%) | 15 (42.9%) | |
Gender | 70 (100.0%) | 35 (50.0%) | 35 (50.0%) | - |
Race | ||||
Malay | 60 (85.7%) | 28 (80.0%) | 32 (91.3%) | |
Chinese | 8 (11.5%) | 7 (20.0%) | 1 (2.9%) | c0.030 |
Others | 2 (2.8%) | - | 2 (5.8%) | |
aMonthly household income (RM)d | 1000 (300, 4300) | 1000 (300, 4000) | 700 (300, 4300) | b0.122 |
<RM 1500 | 43 (70.5%) | 22 (66.7%) | 21 (75.0%) | |
RM 1500-3500 | 15 (24.6%) | 9 (27.2%) | 6 (21.4%) | c0.903 |
>RM 3500 | 3 (4.9%) | 2 (6.1%) | 1 (3.6%) | |
Non-vegetarian | 70 (100%) | 35 (50%) | 35 (50%) | - |
Never used any supplements | 56 (80%) | 28 (80%) | 28 (80%) | - |