Table 1 Characteristics of epithelial ovarian cancer cases and controls
From: Vitamin D and VDR gene polymorphism (FokI) in epithelial ovarian cancer in Indian population
Ovarian cases (n = 50) | Controls (n = 50) | p value* | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age in yr | 47.9 ± 13.35 | 47.2 ± 12.4 | |
Menopausal status | |||
Pre-menopausal | 19 (38%) | 20 (40%) | |
Post-menopausal | 31 (62%) | 30 (60%) | |
Subjects with positive family history of breast or ovarian cancer | 3 | 1 | 0.50 |
Parity: | |||
Nulliparous | 4 | 1 | 0.18 |
1 | 4 | 4 | 0.13 |
2-3 | 29 | 36 | 0.14 |
≥ 4 | 13 | 9 | 0.23 |
History of use of oral contraceptives | 4 | 6 | 0.37 |
Tubal ligation | 11 | 5 | 0.08 |