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Br J Ophthalmol 89:964-966 doi:10.1136/bjo.2005.066241
  • Clinical science
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A study of the relation between body mass index and the incidence of age related macular degeneration

Table 2

 Comparison of body mass index (BMI) in case and control groups

Case n = 50(%) Control n = 80 (%) p Value
NS, not significant.
Lean BMI <20 7 (14) 6 (7.5) NS
Normal 20⩽ BMI <25 16 (32) 20 (25) NS
Overweight 25⩽ BMI <30 21 (42) 36 (45) NS
Obese BMI ⩾30 6 (12) 18 (22.5) NS

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