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Cohort characteristics.
| p-Value | MM (n = 47) | Controls (n = 38) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (female), n (%) | 0.668 | 20 (43%) | 18 (47%) |
| Age (years), mean (SD) | <0.001 | 65.2 (9.1) | 54.8 (13.8) |
| Age < 60 years, n (%) | 12 (25.5) | 21 (55.2) | |
| BMI (kg/m2), mean (SD) | 0.599 | 25.9 (4.3) | 25.4 (4.4) |
| BMI > 30, n (%) | 0.601 | 12 (26%) | 7 (18%) |
| Time since diagnosis (years), mean (SD) | 7.6 (6) | n. a. | |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; MM, multiple myeloma; n. a., not applicable; SD, standard deviation.
