Table 1.
Characteristics of the study population.
| Characteristics | Total (N = 128) | Females (N = 84) | Males (N = 44) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 37.8 ± 10.7 | 38.7 ± 11 | 36 ± 9.7 |
| Onset age | 29.7 ± 9.6 | 30.6 ± 10.2 | 27.1 ± 8.2 |
| Smoking 1 | 22 (17.2%) | 10 (11.9%) | 12 (27.3%) |
| Received DMT 1 | 58 (45.3%) | 40 (47.6%) | 18 (40.9%) |
| BMI | 23 ± 3.8 | 22.9 ± 3.8 | 23.4 ± 3.8 |
| EDSS at onset 2 | 2.5 (1.5–3) | 3.0 (1.5–3.0) | 2.0 (1.0–3.0) |
| Follow-up (years) 2 | 7 (3.0–11.25) | 7 (3.0–10.25) | 8.5 (3.0–12.25) |
| Reached EDSS 4 | 67 (52.3%) | 50 (59.5%) | 17 (38.6%) |
| Reached EDSS 6 | 29 (22.7%) | 21 (25%) | 8 (18.2%) |
1—features for which p < 0.05, 2—median (interquartile range).