Table 2 Distribution of severe pulmonary tuberculosis patients with a low serum FT3 in different age groups
Age group, years | FT3 (N = 383) |
|---|---|
16–19 | 8 (2.1%) |
20–29 | 30 (7.8%) |
30–39 | 23 (6.0%) |
40–49 | 21 (5.5%) |
50–59 | 41 (10.7%) |
60–69 | 74 (19.3%) |
70–79 | 92 (24.0%) |
80–89 | 80 (20.9%) |
≥90 | 14 (3.7%) |