Demographics of the patient and control groups
| Children with CF | Adults with CF | Non-surviving adults with CF | Healthy controls | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF, cystic fibrosis. | ||||
| *Age at death or lung transplant. | ||||
| n | 101 | 115 | 38 | 127 |
| Year of birth(SD) | 1993(4.1) | 1972(9.4) | 1970(9.5) | 1956(13.9) |
| Age range(years) | 0–16 | 17–66 | 17–50* | 23–77 |
| Mean age(years) | 9.4 | 30.8. | 28.7* | 46.3 |
| Sex(male:female) | 51:50 | 57:58 | 20:18 | NA |