|  | Controls (n = 39) | ME/CFS (n = 49) |
---|---|---|---|
Gender | Female | 30 | 38 |
Male | 9 | 11 | |
Age | Mean ± SD | 45.5 ± 9.9 | 50.2 ± 12.6 |
Median (range) | 48 (20–61) | 51 (19–71) | |
BMI | Mean ± SD | 27.1 ± 6.1 | 25.5 ± 4.9 |
Median (range) | 26 (17–47) | 24.5 (16–40) | |
Bell’s disability scale | 10–20 | NA | 15 |
30–40 | 21 | ||
50–60 | 9 | ||
>60 | 4 |