Table 1.
Baseline characteristics in surgically treated participants (n = 1695) in the Swedish Obese Subjects Study
| Characteristics | Mean / % | sd / n |
|---|---|---|
| Male, % | 30.2 | 512 |
| Age, y | 47.3 | 5.9 |
| Treatment type | ||
| Gastric bypass, % | 15.5 | 270 |
| Banding, % | 15.9 | 263 |
| VBG, % | 68.6 | 1162 |
| Current smokers, % | 43.7 | 740 |
| Low education, % * | 43.9 | 744 |
| Sedentary behavior, % † | 49.1 | 833 |
| Height, cm | 168.8 | 9.2 |
| Weight, kg | 121.1 | 16.7 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 42.5 | 4.5 |
| WC, cm | 125.8 | 11.0 |
BMI, body mass index; VBG, vertical banded gastroplasty; WC, waist circumference
*
A low educational level is comparable to elementary school.
†
The sedentary activity group includes both leisure-time and work activity.