Characteristics of the exposed and unexposed postcodes
| Exposed postcodes (n=661) | Unexposed postcodes (n=2473) | |
|---|---|---|
| Size of population (average number of inhabitants) | 20344 | 6838 |
| Number of cases | 204 | 167 |
| Number of person years | 40342926 | 50732955 |
| Rural/urban status | ||
| Rural | 103 (15.6%) | 1071 (43.3%) |
| Urban | 244 (36.9%) | 690 (27.9%) |
| Both | 314 (47.5%) | 712 (28.8%) |