Age- and sex-adjusted characteristics of the subjects in relation to irritable bowel syndrome (n = 1,096)†

†BMI, body mass index; PA, physical activity; METs, metabolic equivalents; SDS, Self-rating Depression Scale; SBP, systolic blood pressure; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; TG, triglyceride; FBG, fasting blood glucose; HDL, high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol; LDL, low-density lipoprotein; hsCRP, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein.‡Analysis of covariance or logistic regression analysis adjusted for age and sex where appropriate.§Adjusted least squares mean (95% confidence interval) (all such values).¶Adjusted geometric mean (95% confidence interval).Age- and sex-adjusted characteristics of the subjects in relation to irritable bowel syndrome (n = 1,096)†