Table 1.
Baseline sociodemographic characteristics
| Characteristic | History of stroke (n = 227) | No history of stroke (n = 6727) | All subjects (n = 6954) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years), mean (S.D.) | 62.7 (12) | 54.7 (11) | 54.9(11) | <0.0001 |
| Hypertension | 68% (155) | 29% (1946) | 30%(2101) | <0.0001 |
| Diabetes | 40% (91) | 16% (1090) | 17% (1181) | <0.0001 |
| Heart disease | 23% (52) | 3% (184) | 3% (236) | <0.0001 |
| Smokinga | 43% (96) | 39% (2589) | 39% (2685) | 0.24 |
| Any alcohol | 61% (137) | 60% (4053) | 60% (4190) | 0.95 |
| Diabetic retinopathy | 10% (22) | 2% (140) | 2% (162) | <0.0001 |
a
Smoking defined as current or ex-smoker.