Table 2.
Characteristics of Patients With Thyroid Eye Disease Who Had Been Diagnosed With Active, Moderate-to-Severe Disease
| All Patients (n = 714) | Moderate TED (n = 612) | Severe TED (n = 102) | P a | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % patients | — | 86% | 14% | – |
| Women | 466 (65%) | 398 (65%) | 68 (67%) | .823 |
| Age, y | 49.4 ± 13.6 | 49.5 ± 13.7 | 49.4 ± 12.7 | .949 |
| TED duration, y | 4.2 ± 5.1 | 4.2 ± 5.1 | 4.2 ± 5.2 | .979 |
| Smoking statusb | ||||
| Never smoked | 341 (48%) | 292 (48%) | 49 (48%) | >.999 |
| Former smoker | 237 (33%) | 211 (35%) | 26 (26%) | .088 |
| Current smoker | 88 (12%) | 67 (11%) | 21 (21%) | .009 |
Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation and n (%) as applicable.
aComparison between moderate and severe patients.
bThe reporting physician was unsure of smoking status in 42 moderate and 6 severe patients.
TED, thyroid eye disease.