Variable

HPV positive (Arm A)

HPV negative (Arm B)

Mean age (yrs)

51.18 +/− 9.1

59.73 +/− 7.0

Median age (yrs)

48

59

Sex

Male

58.8%

68.7%

Female

41.2%

31.3%

Tobacco use present

58.8%

72.9%

Alcohol use present

58.8%

68.8%

Diabetes Mellitus

29%

25%

Hypertension

41%

42%

Both

12%

12%

ECOG PS

0

47%

50%

1

35%

33%

2

18%

17%

Socio Economic status

Below poverty line

88%

83%

Above poverty line

12%

17%