Subject characteristics
| Controls (n=1346) | Hypothyroidism (n=124) | IBD (n=64) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Values for age and pack years of smoking are mean (SD). Mean for pack years does not include non-smokers. | |||
| IBD=inflammatory bowel disease. | |||
| Male (%) | 668 (50) | 18 (15) | 29 (45) |
| Age (years) | 56 (12) | 56 (14) | 45 (14) |
| Smoking | |||
| Never (%) | 679 (50) | 62 (50) | 30 (47) |
| Current (%) | 155 (12) | 11 (9) | 11 (17) |
| Ex-smokers (%) | 512 (38) | 51 (41) | 23 (36) |
| Pack years | 19 (21) | 18 (18) | 17 (13) |