Table 1 Percentages meeting TILT/CI criteria by group
From: Mast cell activation may explain many cases of chemical intolerance
Group | n | % female | Age Mean (± se) | % meeting criteria for TILT/CIc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CI-exposure event a | 96 | 49% | 49 (11) | 89% |
CI-no event a | 90 | 82% | 51 (12) | 81% |
Implant a | 87 | 50% | 50 ( 9) | 75% |
MCAS group b | 147 | 89% | 41 (14) | 59% |
Gulf Veterans a | 72 | 11% | 40 (10) | 49% |
Controls a | 76 | 68% | 43 ( 9) | 7% |