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Illness burden linked to survival in older Thai adults
Estimated five-year survival was 85.9% with scores of 3 to 4 for coexisting illnesses, versus 50.1% with scores of 7 or higher.Estimated five-year survival was 85.9% with scores of 3 to 4 for coexisting illnesses, versus 50.1% with scores of 7 or higher.
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Who was studied709 older Thai adults with positive screening FOBT, against adults with CCI 3–4
What changed5-year survival was 50.1% in those with greater illness burden, against 85.9% in those with less
The catchHealthier patients receiving colonoscopy could bias survival comparisons