Table 4. Comparison of Comorbidities from the Matched Random Sample and from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey.
| Population | MEPS data (BMI≥18.5 &<25) | MEPS data (BMI≥25 &<30) | MEPS data (BMI≥30 &<35) | MEPS data (BMI≥35 &<40) | MEPS data (BMI≥40) | Random Sample (After Matching) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observations | 24,528 | 24,728 | 12,627 | 4,973 | 3,169 | 9,631 |
| Age (Years) | 37.4 | 41.4 | 42.6 | 42.7 | 42.5 | 44.2 |
| Diabetes (%) | 2.5 | 5.1 | 10.3 | 16.6 | 21.0 | 25.7 |
| Hypertension (%) | 8.6 | 17.4 | 27.5 | 34.3 | 42.9 | 44.6 |
| Dyslipidemia (%) | 7.3 | 14.8 | 19.8 | 21.0 | 20.2 | 31.4 |