| MUST risk | Low | Medium | High |
| Age mean ± SD (n) | 58.94 ± 12.66 (72) | 52.20 ± 11.34 (10) | 51.94 ± 6.56 (32)* |
| Tumor location % (n) |
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| Oral cavity & oropharynx | 13.16 (15) | 7.02 (8) | 13.16 (15) ** |
| Hypopharynx & larynx | 37.72 (43) | 1.75 (2) | 14.04 (16) |
| Other | 12.28 (14) | 0.00 (0) | 0.88 (1) |
| BMI % (n) |
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|
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| >18.5 | 62.28 (71) | 8.77 (10) | 18.42 (21) |
| <18.5 | 0.88 (1) | 0.00 (0) | 9.65 (11)** |
| Education % (n) |
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|
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| Up to 6 years (n = 86) | 42.98 (49) | 8.77 (10)* | 23.68 (27)* |
| More than 6 years (n = 28) | 20.18 (23)* | 0.00 (0) | 4.39 (5) |