- Bio-demographic data of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) (n=145).
| Bio-demographic data | n | (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age in years | ||
| 18-29 | 57 | (39.3) |
| 30-39 | 59 | (40.7) |
| 40-49 | 23 | (15.9) |
| 50+ | 6 | (4.1) |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 53 | (36.6) |
| Female | 92 | (63.4) |
| Marital status | ||
| Single | 67 | (46.2) |
| Married | 66 | (45.5) |
| Divorced / widow | 12 | (8.3) |
| Work | ||
| Not working / retired | 63 | (43.4) |
| Student | 22 | (15.2) |
| Office work | 47 | (32.4) |
| Field work | 13 | (9.0) |
| Body mass index | ||
| Normal weight | 66 | (45.5) |
| Overweight | 46 | (31.7) |
| Obese | 33 | (22.8) |
| Type of MS | ||
| Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis | 29 | (20.0) |
| Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis | 96 | (66.2) |
| Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis | 20 | (13.8) |
| Do you follow a specific diet? | ||
| Yes | 26 | (17.9) |
| No | 119 | (82.1) |
| Co-morbidities | ||
| Hypertension | 6 | (4.1) |
| Diabetes Mellitus | 1 | (.7) |
| Obesity | 14 | (9.7) |
| Heart problems | 3 | (2.1) |
| Respiratory problems | 7 | (4.8) |
| Other neurological problems | 4 | (2.8) |
| None of these | 110 | (75.9) |