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Clinical characteristics of patients with cancer
| Characteristic | Non‐cachectic | Cachectic |
|---|---|---|
| Number | 23 | 13 |
| Gender (n) | ||
| Male | 15 | 4 |
| Female | 8 | 9 |
| Age (years) | ||
| Mean | 67 | 65 |
| Range | 45–88 | 44–83 |
| Weight (kg) | ||
| Mean | 77 | 64 |
| Range | 40–106 | 41–98 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | ||
| Mean | 25.6 | 22.5 |
| Range | 16.2–34.2 | 15.8–28.4 |
| Weight loss (%) | ||
| Mean | 1.0 | 13.3 |
| Range | 0–4.8 | 7.7–25.5 |
