Table 4.
Association between risk factors of cerebral infarction and thalassemia and IDA
| Variables | Tha (n = 33) | IDA (n = 50) | NA (n = 100) | χ 2/F | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 15 (45.5%) | 33 (66.0%) | 69 (69.0%) | 6.093 | 0.048 |
| Diabetes | 11 (33.3%) | 14 (28.0%) | 25 (25.0%) | 0.884 | 0.643 |
| Hyperlipidemia | 19 (57.6%) | 23 (46.0%) | 69 (69.0%) | 5.832 | 0.501 |
| Hcy | 1 (3.0%) | 7 (14.0%) | 11 (11.0%) | 2.614 | 0.273 |
| Smoking history | 7 (21.2%) | 11 (22.0%) | 36 (36.0%) | 4.473 | 0.107 |
| Drinking history | 2 (6.0%) | 6 (12.0%) | 18 (18.0%) | 2.930 | 0.235 |
| Carotid arteriosclerosis/carotid stenosis | 28 (84.8%) | 46 (92.0%) | 91 (91.0%) | 1.391 | 0.527 |
| Intracranial arteriosclerosis or stenosis | 27 (81.9%) | 45 (90.0%) | 91 (91.0%) | 2.217 | 0.352 |
| 0–2 risk factors | 19 (57.6%) | 36 (72.0%) | 42 (42.0%) | 12.381 | 0.002 |