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Baseline characteristics of patients initiating DMF
| Treatment-naïve DMF patients | Patients switching to DMF from other DMTs | |
|---|---|---|
| N = 156 | N = 244 | |
| Age (years), mean (SD) | 35.3 (9.8) | 40.5 (10.1) |
| Age groups, N (%) | ||
| < 25 | 20 (13%) | 14 (6%) |
| 25–35 | 61 (39%) | 52 (21%) |
| 35–45 | 47 (30%) | 91 (37%) |
| > 45 | 28 (18%) | 87 (36%) |
| Female, N (%) | 113 (72%) | 186 (76%) |
| Relapse in the past year, N (%) | 37 (24%) | 24 (10%) |
