borderline significanceP = .054
The 2 groups shared mostly similar demographic and cancer-related characteristics and co-morbidities, with the exception of a lower prevalence of chronic pulmonary disease in the high-AIC group ( P = .001); significantly more Hebrew language speakers ( P < .001); and a trend for higher socioeconomic status and supplementary health insurance, both with borderline significance ( P = .054; P = .064, respectively).