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Patient Demographics
| Characteristics | Total Group of Patients With Morphea (n = 187) | Controls (n = 651) |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnicity, No. (%) | ||
| White | 138 (74) | 493 (76) |
| Hispanic/Latino | 30 (16) | 92 (14) |
| Asian | 6 (3) | 11 (2) |
| African American | 6 (3) | 43 (7) |
| Other | 7 (4) | 12 (2) |
| Sex, No. (%) | ||
| Female | 153 (82) | 547 (84) |
| Male | 34 (18) | 104 (16) |
| Age at enrollment, mean (SD), ya | ||
| Adults | 46.2 (16.4) | 48.6 (15.5) |
| Children | 12.2 (3.12) | 11.33 (3.3) |
Age at enrollment is also the age at which a serum sample was obtained for analysis.
