Table 1.
Transition baseline demographics and characteristics that differed between subgroups
| Recently diagnosed (n = 216) | Chronically ill (n = 429) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years (mean ± SD) | 31.0 ± 9.3 | 40.6 ± 9.7 | <0.001 |
| Age distribution, years, n (%) | <0.0001 | ||
| 18–25 | 68 (31.5%) | 27 (6.3%) | |
| 26–50 | 142 (65.7%) | 336 (78.3%) | |
| >50 | 6 (2.8%) | 66 (15.4%) | |
| Race, n (%) | <0.001 | ||
| Caucasian | 156 (72.2%) | 232 (54.1%) | |
| Black | 13 (6.0%) | 107 (24.9%) | |
| Asian | 43 (19.9%) | 74 (17.2%) | |
| Other | 4 (1.9%) | 16 (3.7%) | |
| Weight, kg (mean ± SD) | 75.3 ± 15.94 | 80.5 ± 20.21 | <0.0003 |
| BMI, kg/m2 (mean ± SD) | 25.9 ± 4.92 | 27.6 ± 6.23 | <0.0001 |
| Current smoker, n (%) | 92 (42.6%) | 246 (57.3%) | = 0.0004 |
| Age at schizophrenia diagnosis, years (mean ± SD) | 28.0 ± 9.1 | 24.4 ± 7.7 | <0.0001 |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; SD, standard deviation.