Table 1.
Demographic and clinical characteristics of the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients enrolled.
| Variable | UC n = 67 | CD n = 23 | Total n = 90 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | |||
| Male | 41 (61) | 13 (57) | 54 (60) |
| Female | 26 (39) | 10 (43) | 36 (40) |
| Age, years | 47.5 ± 18.2 | 45.8 ± 15.6 | 47.2 ± 17.4 |
| Disease duration, years | 15.4 ± 10.5 | 12.4 ± 11.7 | 14.7 ± 10.9 |
| BMI | 24.8 ± 4.6 | 24.7 ± 4.2 | 24.8 ± 4.5 |
| Smokers | 20 (29.8) | 7 (30.4) | 27 (30) |
| Steroid-dependent | 29 (43.2) | 14 (60.8) | 53 (58.9) |
| Biologic therapy | 33 (49.2) | 13 (56.5) | 46 (51.1) |
| High education | 35 (52) | 17 (73) | 52 (57) |
Values are expressed as numbers (%) or means ± standard deviation. UC, ulcerative colitis; CD, Crohn’s disease; BMI, body mass index.