Fatty acids of erythrocyte membrane in acute pancreatitis patients

Table 1 Demographic and clinical data of patients and controls

	AP	Severe AP	Mild AP	Control
Age, mean ± SD, yr	48.1 ± 15.5	50.2 ± 13.7	46.7 ± 16.8	42.07 ± 16.6
Men	68%	64%	70%	33%
AP etiology
Alcoholic	35%	36%	35%	NA
Nonalcoholic	65%	64%	65%	NA
Death	6%	7%	5%	NA

Values are percentage unless otherwise stated. NA: Not applicable; AP: Acute pancreatitis.