Figure 2

SF-36 Results. Comparisons between the study group (white bars) and the Austrian population norm (dashed bars). The X-line indicates the 50 level representing the U.S. – normative data. *significant at p<0.001; significant at p=0.001; nb = norm based; PF = physical functioning; RP = role physical; BP = bodily pain; GH = general health; VT = vitality; SF = social functioning; RE = role emotional; MH = mental health; PCS = physical component summary score; MCS = mental component summary score.