Table 1 The ME/CFS study cohort

Number

11

9

Median age (years)

43.2

38.0

Age range (years)

11.3-69

12.5-60

Gender

F = 7 

F = 6 

M = 4

M = 3

Median BMI

23.7

^b

Nationality

NZ/European

NZ/European

Median illness duration (years)

11

N/A

Stage of illness^a

Acute = 2

Chronic = 9

N/A

Potential initial ME/CFS ‘trigger’

Acute infection = 7

Surgery = 1

Stress = 1

Unsure = 2

N/A