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Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of our MEN1 patients

From: Quality of life in Italian patients with Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN 1): results of an extensive survey

Characteristic

No. of cases

%

Gender

  

Females

52

68.42

Males

24

31.58

Social status

  

Single

24

31.58

Married/cohabitant

38

50

Divorced/separated

7

9.21

Widow/widower

2

2.63

Girlfriend/boyfriend

5

6.58

Children

  

Yes

43

56.58

No

33

43.42

Education

  

Primary school

18

23.68

High school

38

50

College or university

20

26.32

Employment

  

Employee

37

48.69

Freelance

10

13.15

Retired

8

10.54

Housewife

3

3.95

Under education

2

2.63

Unemployed

10

13.15

Not able to work due to illness

6

7.89

Smoke

  

Yes

11

14.47

No

65

85.53

Do you exercise for more than 30 min at least 3 times a week?

  

Yes

43

56.58

No

33

43.42

Due to the MEN1, has your lifestyle changed?

  

Yes

23

30.26

No

53

69.74

Has MEN1 affected your work negatively?

  

Yes

27

35.52

No

49

64.48

Has MEN1 limited your earnings?

  

Yes

23

30.26

No

53

69.74

How far is your reference center from your home?

  

Mean 324 km

n.a

n.a

How long does it take you to reach your referral center from your home?

  

Mean 310 min

n.a

n.a

Do you receive home care for your illness?

  

No

76

100

  1. n.a. non available