Table 1.
Baseline demographic characteristics in commercially insured acromegalic individuals, by study cohort
| Medical therapy (n = 169) | Surgical therapy (N = 228) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age group | 0.703 | ||
| 18–44 years | 37.9 | 37.7 | |
| 45–54 years | 34.3 | 37.7 | |
| 55–64 years | 27.8 | 24.6 | |
| Mean age (SD) | 47.2 (10.5) | 46.4 (10.2) | 0.450 |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 52.1 | 50.4 | 0.748 |
| Female | 47.9 | 49.6 | |
| Plan types | 0.175 | ||
| Comprehensive | 5.3 | 2.2 | |
| Point of service | 10.7 | 8.8 | |
| Preferred provider organization | 56.2 | 66.2 | |
| Health maintenance organization | 18.9 | 17.1 | |
| Other | 4.1 | 4.0 | |
| Missing | 4.7 | 1.8 | |
| Region | 0.223 | ||
| Northeast | 19.5 | 18.4 | |
| Midwest | 20.1 | 24.1 | |
| South | 43.8 | 33.8 | |
| West | 14.8 | 21.1 | |
| Missing | 1.8 | 2.6 | |
Data are presented as percentages, unless otherwise indicated
SD standard deviation