Table 3 Subgroup analysis of unadjusted hazard ratios (HR) associated with eGFR at initial dialysis by age groups
From: Timing of commencement of maintenance dialysis and mortality in young and older adults in Singapore
Age group | eGFR Category (ml/min/1.73Â m2) | Number of overall patients | Number (incidence%) of death | HR (95% CI) | Æ—P value HR | Æ—P value Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18 to 54Â years | Late (<5) | 568 | 107 (18.8) | 1.00 | Â | <0.001 |
Intermediate (5–10) | 309 | 103 (33.3) | 1.96 (1.50–2.57) | <0.001 |  | |
Early (≥10) | 42 | 18 (42.9) | 2.78 (1.69–4.58) | <0.001 |  | |
55 to 64Â years | Late (<5) | 507 | 153 (30.2) | 1.00 | Â | <0.001 |
Intermediate (5–10) | 427 | 178 (41.7) | 1.52 (1.22–1.88) | <0.001 |  | |
Early (≥10) | 61 | 37 (60.7) | 3.27 (2.28–4.69) | <0.001 |  | |
≥65 years | Late (<5) | 634 | 321 (50.6) | 1.00 |  | <0.001 |
Intermediate (5–10) | 623 | 354 (56.8) | 1.21 (1.04–1.41) | 0.014 |  | |
Early (≥10) | 115 | 77 (67.0) | 1.67 (1.30–2.14) | <0.001 |  |