| Characteristics | n (%) |
| Gender |
|
| Male | 107 (93.9) |
| Female | 7 (6.1) |
| Age (years) |
|
| 18 - 30 | 1 (0.9) |
| 31 - 45 | 19 (16.7) |
| 46 - 65 | 72 (63.2) |
| >65 | 22 (19.3) |
| MUST risk |
|
| Low | 72 (63.2) |
| Medium | 10 (8.8) |
| High | 32 (28.1) |
| Tumor location |
|
| Oral cavity & oropharynx | 38 (33.3) |
| Hypopharynx & larynx | 61 (53.5) |
| Other | 15 (13.2) |
| BMI |
|
| >18.5 | 102 (89.5) |
| <18.5 | 12 (10.5) |
| Education |
|
| ≤6 years | 86 (75.4) |
| >6 years | 28 (24.6) |