Table 1. General characteristics of patients with NF1 and controls.
| Variables | NF1 (n = 40) | Controls (n = 40) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sexa | ||||
| Female | 28 (70.0) | 28 (70.0) | 1.000d | |
| Male | 12 (30.0) | 12 (30.0) | ||
| Ageb | 40.7 (11.8) | 40.4 (12.1) | 0.390e | |
| Weight (kg)b | 60.6 (13.1) | 68.5 (14.5) | < 0.001 | |
| Height (m)c | 1.57 (1.51–1.63) | 1.62 (1.57–1.74) | < 0.001 | |
| BMI (kg/m2)c | 24.2 (21.6–26.2) | 24.6 (22.3–26.5) | 0.096f | |
| Physical activity level* | ||||
| Not active | 9 (22.5) | 14 (35) | ||
| Not very active | 3 (7.5) | 5 (12.5) | 0.343d | |
| Moderately active | 28 (70) | 21 (52.5) | ||
a
n (%);
b
Mean (standard deviation);
c
Median (percentiles 25-75);
d
McNemar's test;
e
Paired t-test;
f
Wilcoxon Test; BMI: body mass index.
*
According to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (25).