Table 2 Baseline characteristics of the included applicants for pilot and non-pilot aircrew. Age, height, weight, and BMI are given as median (Interquartile Range (IQR); 25–75%); BMI = body mass index
From: Electrocardiographic abnormalities in medically screened German military aircrew
Pilot aircrew | Non-pilot aircrew | |
|---|---|---|
Number (n) | 6284 | 1991 |
Age (years) | 20.0 (3.0) | 28.4 (9.9) |
Sex | ||
male, n (%) | 6092 (96.9) | 1564 (78.6) |
female, n (%) | 192 (3.1) | 427 (21.4) |
Height (cm) | 180.3 (8.9) | 178.4 (11.0) |
Weight (kg) | 75.0 (13.4) | 79.3 (17.4) |
BMI (kg/cm2) | 23.0 (3.5) | 24.8 (4.4) |