Table 2 Prevalence of the comorbidities included in the Charlson Comorbidity Index score
Comorbidity | Total = 1128 N (%) | Missing N |
|---|---|---|
Myocardial infraction | 17 (1.5%) | 1 |
Congestive heart failure | 13 (1.2%) | 0 |
Peripheral vascular disease | 26 (2.3%) | 3 |
Cerebrovascular accident or transient ischemic attack | 10 (0.9%) | 3 |
Dementia | 1 (0.1%) | 3 |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) | 35 (3.1%) | 3 |
Peptic ulcer disease | 14 (1.2%) | 3 |
Liver disease (mild) | 22 (2.0%) | 3 |
Liver disease (moderate to severe) | 2 (0.2%) | 3 |
Diabetes mellitus (uncomplicated) | 59 (5.2%) | 0 |
Diabetes mellitus (with end-organ damage) | 7 (0.6%) | 0 |
Hemiplegia | 0 (0.0%) | 3 |
Chronic kidney disease (moderate - severe) | 21 (1.9%) | 6 |
Solid tumor (localized) | 55 (4.9%) | 3 |
Solid tumor (metastatic) | 1 (0.1%) | 3 |
Leukemia | 1 (0.1%) | 4 |
Lymphoma | 3 (0.3%) | 4 |
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) | 0 (0.0%) | 4 |