Baseline characteristics of the LifeLines-DEEP participants, including their BSS scores
| Male n=454 (40.3%) | Female n=672 (59.7%) | Total n=1126 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||
| Mean (range) | 45.7 (18.0–81.4) | 45.1 (18.1–80.3) | 45.3 (18.0–81.4) |
| BMI | |||
| Mean (range) | 25.3 (16.7–48.6) | 25.2 (16.9–44.9) | 25.3 (16.7–48.6) |
| Medication | |||
| Antibiotics (n) | 2 | 11 | 13 |
| PPI (n) | 36 | 62 | 98 |
| BSS | |||
| Mean (range) | 3.9 (1.4–6.1) | 3.8 (1.0–6.5) | 3.9 (1.0–6.5) |
| Score<2.5 (%) | 13 (2.8) | 56 (8.3) | 69 (6.1) |
| Score 2.5<5.5 (%) | 432 (95.2) | 595 (88.6) | 1027 (91.1) |
| Scores≥5.5 (%) | 9 (2.0) | 21 (3.1) | 30 (2.7) |
BMI, body mass index, BSS, Bristol Stool Scale; PPI, proton pump inhibitors.