Adjustment variables. Multivariate survival analysis (Cox model). n=148 patients
| Adjustment variable | Group comparison | 5 year RR of death | 95% CI | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR, relative risk; 95% CI, 95% confidence interval; CRC, colorectal cancer; H v 2L, highest tertile compared with the two lowest tertiles. | ||||
| Sex | Women v men | |||
| Colonic tumour | 0.39 | (0.15; 0.99) | 0.05 | |
| Rectal tumour | 1.61 | (0.48; 5.39) | 0.44 | |
| Age | ≥65 v <65 year | 1.28 | (0.67; 2.45) | 0.45 |
| Tumour stage | Dukes’ C-D v Dukes’ A-B | |||
| Colonic tumour | 15.21 | (6.03; 38.38) | <0.0001 | |
| Rectal tumour | 3.80 | (1.50; 9.65) | 0.005 | |
| Energy intake | H v 2L | 0.18 | (0.07; 0.44) | 0.0002 |