Table 1 Characteristics of the participants in the NF1 and control groups
NF1 (n = 29) | Control (n = 30) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 25 ± 4 | 24 ± 3 | 0.219 |
Women | 23(79%) | 21(70%) | 0.412 |
Physically active | 7(24%) | 14(46%) | 0.071 |
Weight of women (kg) | 55 ± 9 | 56 ± 6 | 0.692 |
Weight of men (kg) | 69 ± 8 | 73 ± 6 | 0.303 |
Stature of women (cm) | 158 ± 6 | 164 ± 6 | 0.003 |
Stature of men (cm) | 173 ± 5 | 179 ± 4 | 0.038 |
Body mass index of women (kg/m2) | 22,0 ± 2,4 | 20,8 ± 1,5 | 0.046 |
Body mass index of men (kg/m2) | 22,9 ± 2 | 22,7 ± 1,3 | 0.812 |
Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 113 ± 9 | 114 ± 7 | 0.974 |
Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 72 ± 7 | 75 ± 8 | 0.300 |
Resting heart rate (bpm) | 76 ± 7 | 69 ± 8 | 0.002 |