Table 1. Characteristic of study population.
| Characteristic | N = 165 |
|---|---|
| Male–no. (%) | 125 (75.7) |
| Median Age–years (IQR) | 40 (31–48) |
| BMI–kg/m2 (IQR) | 17.5 (15.9–19.9) |
| Hb–g/dL (IQR) | 11.1 (9.5–12.4) |
| Lifestyle habits–no. (%) | |
| Chronic Alcoholism | 98 (59.4) |
| Smoking | 121 (73.3) |
| Illicit drug use | 47 (28.5) |
| Comorbidity–no. (%) | |
| Type II diabetes mellitus | 5 (3.0) |
| HIV/AIDS | 17 (10.3) |
| COPD | 5 (3.0) |
| Anemia (Hb < 12.5g/dL) | 125 (75.7) |
Criterion for anemia in adults was hemoglobin (Hb) value of less than 12.5 g/dL, following standards of the World Health Organization. BMI, body mass index; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; IQR, interquartile range.