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Table 1 Parameters and corresponding weights constituting the Lee mortality index (Lee et al. [2006])

From: Lee mortality index as comorbidity measure in patients undergoing radical cystectomy

Parameter

Weight (points)

Age 60–64 years

1

Age 65–69 years

2

Age 70–74 years

3

Age 75–79 years

4

Age 80–84 years

5

Age 85+ years

7

Male sex

2

Current tobacco use

2

Body mass index <25 kg/m2

1

Diabetes mellitus

1

Malignant tumor (excluding minor skin cancers)

2

Chronic lung disease

2

Congestive heart failure

2

Difficulties with bathing*

2

Difficulties with managing finances*

2

Difficulties with walking several blocks*

2

Difficulties with pulling or pushing larger objects*

1

  1. The index is calculated by adding the points an individual patient gained. The parameters indicated with asterisk were not assessed in this study.