Baseline characteristics of the whole sample and per group with and without agoraphobia.

Data are given as mean ± standard deviation (range) or percentage value.Statistical analyses used Mann-Whitney-U or Pearson’s chi-square test (* p SES, socioeconomic status; HDL, high-density lipoprotein; BMI, Body mass index.a Duration between somatic evaluation at baseline and somatic evaluation at follow-up.b A value of “3” represents an SES of III (middle class) on the Hollingshead Scale.c Systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90 mmHg.d Physically active at least or more than 20 minutes twice a week.e Generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and/or social phobia.f Marijuana, cocaine, solvent, hallucinogen, stimulant, sedative or/and narcotic dependence.Baseline characteristics of the whole sample and per group with and without agoraphobia.