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Demographic variables for IBS patients and controls.
| IBS patients (n = 78) | Controls (n = 57) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (mean) ± SD | 31.7 ± 7.1 | 29.5 ± 8.3 |
| Sex (%) | 55 Female (71%) 23 Male (29%) |
40 Female (70%) 27 Male (30%) |
| Self-reported race/ethnicity | ||
| White | 56 (72%) | 39 (68%) |
| Black | 8 (10%) | 7 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 6 (8%) | 4 (7%) |
| Asian | 8 (10%) | 7 (12%) |
