Table 1.
Baseline characteristic of study population
| Group I Normal (n=25) | Group II Over weight (n=34) | Group III Obese (n=17) | p value (overall) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 35.3 ± 10.0 | 35.3 ± 10.5 | 35.28 ± 9.5 | NS |
| Weight (kg) | 69.3 ± 7.3 | 78.1 ± 10.1a | 93.5 ± 13.5b,c | < 0.001 |
| Height (m) | 1.62 ± 0.07 | 1.64 ± 0.07 | 1.62 ± 0.05 | NS |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 22.9 ± 1.2 | 27.1 ± 1.2a | 32.2 ± 2.6b,c | < 0.001 |
| BMI (range) | 16.7 – 24.7 | 25.8 – 29.9 | 30.1 – 35.9 | - |
| HR (beats/minute) | 78 ± 10 | 75 ± 9 | 80 ± 9 | NS |
*p< 0.05; for differences between subgroups BMI: body mass index. HR: heart rate, NS: non significant
a
: Group I vs Group II
b
: Group I vs Group III
c
: Group II vs Group III,