Table 1.
Demographic and clinical characteristics of the cohort (N=117)
| Patient characteristics | Median (IQR) | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 45 (34–53) | 20–71 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 25.3 (22.5–28.3) | 17.1–35.4 |
| n | % | |
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| Gender | ||
| Male | 42 | 35.9 |
| Female | 75 | 64.1 |
| Smoking | ||
| Yes (every day or sometimes) | 99 | 84.6 |
| No (never or quit) | 18 | 15.4 |
| Alcohol – hazardous drinker (audit >7) | ||
| Yes | 20 | 17.1 |
| No | 95 | 81.2 |
| N/A | 2 | 1.7 |
| Comorbidities at baseline | ||
| Cardiovascular disorders including high blood pressure | 13 | 11.1 |
| Neurologic disorders | 4 | 3.4 |
| Musculoskeletal disorders | 20 | 17.1 |
| Endocrine disorders | 10 | 8.5 |
| Respiratory disorders | 5 | 4.3 |
| Gastrointestinal disorders | 7 | 6.0 |
| Renal disorders | 4 | 3.4 |
| Psychiatric medication at baseline | ||
| Antidepressants | 39 | 33.3 |
| Hypnotics | 5 | 4.3 |
| Anxiolytics | 4 | 3.4 |
| Antiepileptics | 2 | 1.7 |
| Antipsychotics | 1 | 0.9 |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; IQR, interquartile range; N/A, not available.