Table 1

Demographic details

Men (n=36) Women (n=61)
Age (y)56  (46–60)52  (43–60)
Disease duration (y)10  (7–17)9  (5–17)
HAQ1.750  (1.250–2.375)1.875  (1.500–2.125)
Body mass index26.0  (21.3–28.4)23.5  (21.5–26.9)
Waist (cm)94.0  (81.6–100.2)77  (71.0–86.3)
CRP (mg/l)15  (7–49)15  (0–30)
ESR (mm/1st h)28  (16–40)33  (11–46)
Albumin (g/l)44  (43–46)44  (42–46)
  • Medians and interquartile ranges are shown.