Table 1 Baseline characteristics of included patients
Variable | Total (n = 11,009) |
|---|---|
Sex, male | 6785 (61.6) |
Insurance type | |
 Health insurance | 10,204 (92.7) |
 Medical aid | 805 (7.3) |
 Age, years | 50.7 ± 15.2 |
Comorbidities | |
 Hypertension | 4548 (41.3) |
 Renal disease | 1508 (13.7) |
Index year | |
 2007–2008 | 6456 (58.6) |
 2009–2012 | 2950 (26.8) |
 2013–2017 | 1603 (14.6) |