Table 2. Characteristics of Subjects at Time of Study.
| Characteristics | GWI+ | GWI- |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Participants (n) | 57 | 28 |
| Age | ||
| Age, years (median) | 46 | 48 |
| Age, years (range) | (38–68) | (38–70) |
| BMI | ||
| BMI (median) | 31 | 28 |
| BMI (range) | (19–46) | (22–47) |
| BMI <30 (median) | 27 | 26 |
| BMI ≥30 (median) | 34 | 36 |
| Weight | ||
| Weight, lbs. (median) | 220 | 200 |
| Weight, lbs. (range) | (125–360) | (130–320) |
| Gender | ||
| Female | 3 | 1 |
| Male | 54 | 27 |
| Ethnic Origin | ||
| Black | 2 | 2 |
| White | 53 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0 |
| Symptoms | ||
| None | 0 | 13 |
| Single | 0 | 15 |
| Multiple | 57 | 0 |
| Cognition | 57 | 6 |
| Fatigue | 52 | 6 |
| Pain | 48 | 1 |
| Use of Nicotine | 42% | 21% |
| Concomitant Medications | ||
| NSAIDS | 58% | 57% |
| OTC supplements | 32% | 61% |
| Statins | 18% | 32% |
| Antidepressants/other psych meds | 14% | 4% |
| Opiates | 7% | 4% |