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% |