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Characteristics of Patients and Control
| Characteristic | Diabetes Mellitus n* (%) | Control n (%) | P Value | Total n(%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age years (mean ± SD) | 56.7 ± 9.6 | 56.9 ± 11.3 | .9 | 56.9 ± 10.7 |
| Sex: men n (%) | 295 (46.6) | 421 (43.8) | .3 | 716 (44.9) |
| women n (%) | 338 (53.3) | 539 (56.1) | .3 | 877 (55) |
| Education level (mean ±SD) | 4.3 ± 5.6 | 3.8 ± 5.5 | .9 | 4 ± 5.5 |
| Brushing n (%) | 24 (3.7) | 16 (1.6) | .2 | 40 (2.5) |
| Smoking n (%) | 498 (78.6) | 735 (76.5) | .3 | 1233 (77.4) |
| Total n (%) | 633 (100) | 960 (100) | 1593 (100) |
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