Table 2.
Comparison of distribution of different body mass index among Neutral group and the other TCM constitution groups.
| Variable | Normal BMI | Overweight | Obesity | Underweight | Total | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neutral | 1204 | 538 | 224 | 34 | 2010 | — |
| Qi_Deficient | 723 | 278 | 103 | 49 | 1153 | <0.001 |
| Yang_Deficient | 634 | 169 | 54 | 45 | 902 | <0.001 |
| Yin_Deficient | 210 | 81 | 32 | 7 | 330 | 0.621 |
| Phlegm_Dampness | 143 | 99 | 55 | 5 | 302 | <0.001 |
| Damp_Heat | 76 | 30 | 17 | 1 | 124 | 0.385 |
| Blood_Stasis | 44 | 20 | 9 | 1 | 74 | 0.992 |
| Qi_Stagnation | 31 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 53 | 0.832 |
| Special | 49 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 85 | 0.511 |
Note. TCM: traditional Chinese medicine.