Table 1.
Comparison of clinical and metabolic characteristics between HCV patients and non-HCV controls
| Characteristics | HCV patients (N = 500) | Non-HCV controls (N = 536) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 52.77 ± 0.56 | 52.61 ± 0.56 | 0.84 |
| Male (%) | 279 (55.8) | 312 (58.2) | 0.43 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 25.91 ± 0.95 | 25.18 ± 0.17 | 0.43 |
| Fasting blood glucose (mg/dl) | 102.05 ± 1.46 | 100.45 ± 1.41 | 0.43 |
| ALT (U/l) | 103.75 ± 5.42 | 29.54 ± 1.42 | <0.01 |
| Triglyceride (mg/dl) | 112.53 ± 2.87 | 138.92 ± 5.53 | <0.01 |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dl) | 184.20 ± 1.87 | 195.45 ± 1.49 | <0.01 |
| LDL (mg/dl) | 116.87 ± 1.89 | 124.54 ± 1.48 | <0.01 |
| HDL (mg/dl) | 47.99 ± 0.68 | 46.20 ± 0.53 | 0.04 |
Data are shown by mean ± standard error
Abbreviations: ALT, alanine aminotransferase; LDL, low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol; HDL, high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol