Demographic and clinical details of patients and controls
| NSAID users (n = 118) | Controls (n = 79) | |
|---|---|---|
| NSAID, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. | ||
| Sex (M/F) | 51/67 | 31/48 |
| Mean age (range), years | 66.5 (22–88) | 67.3 (21–87) |
| Smokers | 40 | 18 |
| Alcoholics | No | No |
| Signs of potential gastroduodenal mucosal injury | ||
| Ulcer-like dyspepsia | 94 | 63 |
| Haemorrhages | 24 | 16 |