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Basic Characteristics of the Study Subjects
| Study | Trait | Total | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWA Study | Sample size | 597 | 339 | 258 |
| Age (years) | 70.4±7.4 | 69.7±7.8 | 71.1±6.8 | |
| Height (cm) | 160.8±8.9 | 155.5±6.3 | 167.8±6.9 | |
| Weight (kg) | 59.4±11.4 | 56.3±10.7 | 63.6±11.1 | |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 22.9±3.8 | 23.2±4.0 | 22.5±3.4 | |
| Replication Study |
Sample size | 2955 | 1518 | 1437 |
| Age (years) | 33.1±14.5 | 35.4±15.7 | 30.5±12.5 | |
| Height (cm) | 163.7±7.9 | 158.1±5.3 | 169.6±5.6 | |
| Weight (kg) | 58.6±10.2 | 53.4±8.1 | 64.0±9.3 | |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 21.8±3.1 | 21.4±3.2 | 22.2±2.9 | |
