Table 2.
Clinical characteristics in the SARD-BDB.
| Variable | n | Mean ± SD [or n (%)] |
|---|---|---|
| Disease duration | 86 | 10.43 ± 10.69 |
| Body mass index | 86 | 25.55 ± 4.97 |
| Post-menopausal | 64 | 38 (59.4) |
| Hypertension | 86 | 11 (12.8) |
| Diabetes | 84 | 2 (2.4) |
| Malar rash | 85 | 19 (22.4) |
| Discoid rash | 85 | 12 (14.1) |
| Photosensitivity | 85 | 36 (42.4) |
| Oral ulcers | 85 | 26 (30.6) |
| Arthritis (≥2 peripheral joints) | 85 | 69 (81.2) |
| Serositis | 85 | 22 (25.9) |
| Renal disorders | 85 | 22 (25.9) |
| Neurological disorders | 85 | 4 (4.7) |
| Hematological disorders | 85 | 68 (80.0) |
| Immunological disorders | 85 | 62 (72.9) |
| Anti-nuclear antibodies (ANA) | 85 | 85 (100.0) |