Table 2 Demographic characteristics of 55 long-term survivors
Characteristic | n (%) |
|---|---|
Comorbidities | |
Emphysema/COPD | 4 (7.3%) |
Heart disease | 7 (12.7%) |
Hypertension | 11 (20%) |
Diabetes | 4 (7.3%) |
Cancer | |
Second primary cancer | 3 (5.5%) |
Metastasis | 2 (3.6%) |
Other comorbidities | 5 (9.1%) |
Target therapy | 5 (9.1%) |
Smoking status | |
Never | 13 (23.6%) |
Former | 38 (69.1%) |
Current | 4 (7.3%) |
< 20 pack-y | 21 (38.2%) |
≥ 20 pack-y | 34 (61.8%) |
Education | |
Less than high school | 21 (38.2%) |
High school graduate or more | 34 (61.8%) |
Employment status | |
Employed | 10 (18.2%) |
Retired and unemployed | 45 (81.8%) |
Income per month | |
< 3000 | 16 (29.1%) |
≥ 3000 | 39 (70.9%) |
Medical insurance | |
URBMI | 51 (92.7%) |
NRCMS | 4 (7.3%) |
Taking exercise | |
yes | 45 (81.8%) |
no | 10 (18.2%) |