Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of subjects
| Patients (%) | Control (%) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 106 | 110 | |
| Sex (Male:Female) | 63:43 | 67:43 | |
| Age | 53.90 ± 13.90 | 51.96 ± 16.78 | 0.3568 |
| Body mass index (Kg/m3) | 27.47 ± 3.422 | 23.38 ± 3.782 | 0.001 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 142.95 ± 5.87 | 117.69 ± 3.620 | < 0.0001 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 92.44 ± 4.600 | 75.63 ± 4.492 | <0.0001 |
| Alcoholic (regular use) | 14 (13.2) | 8 (7.3) | 0.1798 |
| Smoking | 7 (6.6) | 4 (3.6) | 0.3677 |
| Family history | 10 (9.4) | 3 (2.7) | 0.0383 |
DATA EXPRESSED AS MEAN+SD