From: Multidimensional geriatric evaluation in acromegaly: a comparative cross-sectional study
Clinical and anthropometric characteristics | ACRO | CTR |
---|---|---|
Total (n) | 42 | 42 |
M/F | 13/29 | 13/29 |
Mean age (years ± SE) | 73 ± 0.9 | 73 ± 0.9 |
Medications per day (n ± SE) | *8 ± 1.2 | 3 ± 0.5 |
Antidepressants / antipsychotics / antiepileptic medications (n, %) | 11 (26%) | 5 (12%) |
Weight (Kg ± SE) | 79 ± 2.5 | 74 ± 1.5 |
BMI (Kg/m2 ± SE) | *30 ± 0.9 | 28 ± 0.6 |
 ∙  < 18.5 (n, %) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
 ∙ 18.5-24.99 (n, %) | 6 (14%) | 10 (23.8%) |
 ∙ 25 − 29.99 (n, %) | 17 (40%) | 22 (52.4%) |
 ∙ 30-34.99 (n, %) | 10 (24%) | 6 (14.3%) |
 ∙ 35-39.99 (n, %) | 5 (12%) | 4 (9,5%) |
 ∙ > 40 (n, %) | 4 (10%) | 0 (0%) |
Waist circumference (cm ± SE) | 137 ± 6.2 | 132 ± 6 |
Hip circumference (cm ± SE) | 141 ± 5.7 | 139 ± 5.9 |
Waist/Hip circumference ratio | 0.97 ± 0.09 | 0.95 ± 0.09 |