Table 1.
Characteristics of the study population.
| Characteristic | Sarcoidosis (n = 3750) | Controls (n = 18,139) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years (mean ± SD) | 55.9 ± 14.8 | 56.3 ± 14.8 | 0.136 |
| Female gender | 2384 (63.6%) | 11,630 (64.1%) | 0.528 |
| BMI, kg/m2 (mean ± SD) | 28.7 (6.32) | 27.9 (5.78) | <0.001 |
| Socioeconomic status | |||
| Low | 1545 (41.7%) | 6789 (37.8%) | |
| Medium | 1491 (40.2%) | 7336 (40.9%) | 0.005 |
| High | 673 (18.1%) | 3828 (21.3%) | <0.001 |
| Systemic hypertension | 1926 (51.4%) | 8057 (44.4%) | <0.001 |
| Smoking | 1286 (34.3%) | 6542 (36.1%) | 0.039 |
Abbreviations: SD—standard deviation, BMI—body mass index.