Table 1. Study cohort characteristics (N=90).
| Characteristic | NR (proportion) | Mean±s.d. |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Men | 15 (16.7%) | |
| Women | 75 (83.3%) | |
| Age, (years) | 51.6±11.9 | |
| BMI, (kg/m2) | 32.9±5.7 | |
| Overweight (25≤BMI<30) | 34 (37.8%) | |
| Class I obesity (30≤BMI<35) | 28 (31.1%) | |
| Class II obesity (35≤BMI<40) | 19 (21.1%) | |
| Class III obesity (BMI≥40) | 9 (10.0%) | |
| Smoke | ||
| Never smoked | 48 (53.3%) | |
| Former smoker | 26 (28.9%) | |
| Current smoker | 16 (17.8%) | |
| Blood count | ||
| White blood cells (%) | 7.0±2.0 | |
| Granulocytes (%) | 61.3±7.6 | |
| Monocytes (%) | 8.4±3.2 | |
| Lymphocytes (%) | 30.4±7.6 | |
| Red blood cells (%) | 4.8±0.5 | |
| A1c (mmol/mol) | 41.6±8.4 | |
| Chromium, (μg/l) | 0.35±0.24 | |
| Diastolic pressure (mmHg) | 79.2±10.2 | |
| Systolic pressure (mmHg) | 124.8±16.5 | |
Abbreviations: A1c, glycated hemoglobin; BMI, body mass index; NR, number.
Continuous variable are expressed as mean±s.d. Discrete variables are expressed as counts (%).