A comparison of demographic characteristics and care outcomes for patients with chronic hepatitis C from the Isle of Wight and Southampton City
| Southampton (n = 79) | Isle of Wight (n = 77) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic factors | |||
| Age (years) | 44 | 49 | 0.007 |
| Male (%) | 70 | 63 | >0.1 |
| ETOH excess (%) | 42 | 55 | >0.1 |
| Liver cirrhosis (%) | 17 | 39 | 0.013 |
| Care pathway outcome (%) | |||
| Successfully treated | 20 | 24 | >0.1 |
| Active follow-up at treatment centre | 37* | 32* | >0.1 |
| Died of liver disease | 0 | 6 | 0.03 |
↵* Patients who had died or had been successfully treated were excluded