Table 1. Demographic characteristics of the study population.
| GROUP (number) | AGE±Std | BMI±Std |
|---|---|---|
| YOUNG MEN (n = 15) | 29.0±2.4 | 26.2±5.6 |
| ELDERLY MEN (n = 15) | 59.0±2.57 | 24.5±4.7 |
| MEN (n = 30) | 44.0±15.1 | 25.1±5.2 |
| YOUNG WOMEN (n = 15) | 28.0±3.3 | 35.4±8.8 |
| ELDERLY WOMEN (n = 15) | 59.0±2.3 | 32.7±4.5 |
| WOMEN (n = 30) | 44.5±15.6 | 33.5±7.3 |
| HIGH (>30) BMI male (n = 7) | 32.0±16.2 | 33.1±1.9 |
| HIGH (>30) BMI female (n = 21) | 34.0±15.1 | 36.1±6.1 |
| HIGH (>30) BMI (n = 28) | 55.0±15.15 | 34.0±15.4 |
| LOW (<30) BMI male (n = 23) | 55.0±14.7 | 23.0±3.2 |
| LOW (<30) BMI female (n = 9) | 57.5±16.0 | 27.5±1.4 |
| LOW (<30) BMI (n = 32) | 35.36±5.73 | 25.3±3.3 |
| TOTAL (n = 60) | 44.5±15.3 | 29.2±7.7 |
Urine samples were collected from 60 individuals divided in four groups: young men, elderly men, young women, and elderly women (n = 15 per group), and also stratified by BMI, high (> 30) and low (< 30). The data on age and BMI are presented as the median ±STD. BMI, body mass index.