Comparison of the median number of face-to-face contacts and prescribed medication in the year prior to referral for colorectal cancer between patients with colorectal cancer, N = 287, and reference population, N = 828
| Population | Median (IQR) | IRR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Face-to-face contacts | ||
| Controls | 3.0 (1.0–6.0) | 1.0 |
| Patients with CRC | 4.0 (2.0–8.0) | 1.41 (1.25 to 1.59) |
| Medication | ||
| Controls | 9.0 (2.0–21.0) | 1.0 |
| Patients with CRC | 12.0 (4.0–26.0) | 1.21 (1.07 to 1.37) |
CRC = colorectal cancer. IQR = interquartile range. IRR = incidence rate ratio.