Table 5:

Mortality hazard ratios

OutcomeHR (95% CI)*
All-cause mortality — crude1.28 (1.11 to 1.26)
All-cause mortality 5 yr after diagnosis — adjusted1.18 (0.98 to 1.41)
Cancer-specific mortality — crude1.09 (0.98 to 1.22)
Cancer-specific mortality 5 yr after diagnosis — adjusted1.03 (0.90 to 1.19)
  • Note: CI = confidence interval, HR = hazard ratio.

  • * Adjusted for age, sex, Charlson Comorbidity Index score, cancer stage at diagnosis, income quintile and Regional Health Authority area of residence.