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Age, BMI, BFT L1 and BFT L5 of all females and males.
| Characteristics | Females (n = 95) | Males (n = 54) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (mean), years | 46.6 ± 14.2 | 46.8 ± 15.5 | P = .9 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 28.1 ± 5.1 | 26.3 ± 5.1 | P = .04 |
| BFT L1, cm | 2.4 ± 1.1 | 1.8 ± 1.0 | p = .001 |
| BFT L5, cm | 3.5 ± 1.4 | 2.2 ±1.5 | P = .0 |
BMI = Body Mass Index, BFT L1 = Back Fat Thickness at superior surface L1.
BFT L5 = Back Fat Thickness at superior surface L5.
