Baseline characteristics of hemodialysis patients
| Characteristics | Hemodialysis (N=82) | N (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 38 | 46.3 |
| Age (year) | 61.2±11.9 | |
| <40 | 4 | 4.9 |
| 40-49 | 9 | 11.0 |
| 50-59 | 23 | 28.0 |
| 60-69 | 26 | 31.7 |
| ≥70 | 20 | 24.4 |
| BMI | ||
| <18.5 | 15 | 18.3 |
| 18.5-2.49 | 49 | 59.8 |
| ≥25 | 18 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 41 | 50.0 |
| Contact history with active tuberculosis case | 14 | 17.1 |
| Smoking | ||
| Non-smokers | 53 | 64.6 |
| Ex-smokers | 23 | 28.0 |
| Current smoker | 6 | 7.3 |
| Duration of dialysis | ||
| <6-60 months | 36 | 43.9 |
| ≥60 months | 46 | 56.1 |
| Hemoglobin, < 10 g/dL | 9 | 11.0 |
| Serum albumin, < 3.5 mg/dL | 8 | 9.8 |
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