Patients characteristics according to medical condition
| Medical condition | N | Gender (male/female) | Mean age (years) | Died within 3 months of interview |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lung cancer | 24 | 14/10 | 72.5 (median: 71, range: 55–90) | 14 |
| COPD | 15 | 9/6 | 72 (median: 69, range: 62–89) | 2 |
COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.