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Baseline demographic characteristics of healthy subjects and patients with sickle cell disease
| Characteristic/measurement | Healthy subjects (n = 13) | Sickle cell disease (n = 13) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| Mean (SD) | 26.7 (5.7) | 29.1 (9.3) |
| Range (minimum–maximum) | 19–42 | 19–50 |
| Males [n (%)] | 7 (53.8) | 8 (61.5) |
| Weight (kg) | ||
| Mean (SD) | 64.5 (9.6) | 63.3 (9.5) |
| Range (minimum–maximum) | 50.5–82.1 | 52.2–87.2 |
| Ethnicity [n (%)] | ||
| African descent | 3 (23.1) | 13 (100.0) |
| Asian | 1 (7.7) | 0 (0.0) |
| Caucasian | 9 (69.2) | 0 (0.0) |
