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Subject characteristics by disease status
| Characteristic | Controls (n = 363) | Cases (n = 230) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 56 (11) | 56 (11) | 0.499 |
| Height (m) | 1.615 (0.07) | 1.615 (0.06) | 0.974 |
| Weight (kg) | 70.91 (14.25) | 70.75 (13.50) | 0.889 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27.20 (5.21) | 27.14 (4.97) | 0.902 |
Mean values with standard deviations (sd) shown in brackets. p values calculated using a two-sample Student’s t test
