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Baseline characteristics.
| N | 8275 |
|---|---|
| Age (years), M (SD) | 33.8 (9.74) |
| Female, n (%) | 4179 (50.5%) |
| Baseline weight (kg), M (SD) | 108 (14.3) |
| Baseline BMI (kg/m2), M (SD) | 38.1 (2.84) |
| Obesity class II (35–40 kg/m2), n (%) | 6575 (79.5%) |
| Obesity class III (≥40 kg/m2), n (%) | 1700 (20.5%) |
SD: standard deviation; BMI: body mass index.
