Demographic data compared across number of MetS factors for patients with knee OA.
| Characteristic | 1 MetS Factor, n = 349 | 2 MetS Factors, n = 240 | 3 MetS Factors, n = 165 | 4 MetS Factors, n = 135 | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age, yrs (SD) | 65.9 (13.6) | 67.0 (10.7) | 67.5 (10.1) | 67.2 (6.5) | 0.68 |
| Male, % | 46 | 38 | 23 | 43 | 0.005 |
| BMI, kg/m2 (SD) | 25.5 (3.2) | 30.8 (6.1) | 34.4 (6.0) | 38.5 (6.1) | 0.0001 |
| Mean comorbidity (SD) | 2.1 (1.1) | 2.9 (1.5) | 3.5 (1.7) | 4.9 (1.6) | 0.0001 |
BMI: body mass index.