Table 1.
Characteristics of the patients with and without lactose malabsorption (LM).
| Patients' characteristics | LM | Not LM | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of subjects | 7 | 53 | |
| Male | 1/7 (14%) | 16/53 (30%) | ns (p = 0.66) |
| Age in years | 46 (35-55) | 36 (18-71) | ns (p = 0.15) |
| Scandinavian origin | 7/7 (100%) | 52/53 (98%) | ns (p = 1.00) |
| Body Mass Index (BMI) | 21.1 (20.1-27.3) | 24.8 (18.5-37.2) | p = 0.027 |
| Organic bowel disease | 0/7 (0%) | 4/53 (8%) | ns (p = 1.00) |
| Abdominal discomfort after intake of milk/dairy products | 4/6 (67%) | 43/51 (84%) | ns (p = 0.28) |
| Daily smoker | 1/7 (14%) | 17/53 (32%) | ns (p = 0.66) |
The results are given as number of patients (percentage in brackets) or median (range in brackets).