Table 2 Relation between characteristics and ALDH2 genotype: the 2*2/z*2 and 2*2/2*1 genotypes are associated with avoidance of alcohol consumption23.
| 2*2/2*2 | 2*2/2*1 | 1*1/1*1 | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 61.3 (0.8) | 61.5 (0.4) | 60.6 (0.4) | NS |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 23.1 (0.2) | 23.0 (0.1) | 23.3 (0.1) | NS |
| Alcohol | 0.21 (0.06) | 0.6 (0.03) | 1.16 (0.03) | 0.0001 |
| % smoker | 48.5 | 47.9 | 47.7 | NS |
| % hypertension | 40.6 | 37.7 | 46.9 | 0.0002 |
| Cholesterol (mg/dl) | 203 (2.3) | 203 (1.1) | 203 (1.0) | NS |
| Triglyceride (mg/dl) | 134 (7.4) | 137 (3.5) | 150 (3.3) | 0.012 |
| HDL cholesterol (mg/dl) | 48 (1.0) | 52 (0.5) | 54 (0.5) | 0.0001 |
Values are expressed as the mean and standard error. Alcohol consumption in cups/day (one cup of Japanese alcohol corresponds to 25.2 ml ethanol).