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Participant characteristics
| Parameters | Male (N = 164) | Female (N = 66) | Significance (p) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 72.9 ± 4.4 | 72.4 ± 5.1 | 0.416 |
| Body weight (Kg) | 84.7 ± 13.3 | 71.9 ± 13.9 | < 0.001 |
| BMI | 27.4 ± 4.4 | 26.9 ± 4.7 | 0.421 |
| Heart rate (beats/minutes) | 59.8 ± 5.9 | 61.5 ± 5.6 | 0.037 |
| respiratory frequency (breaths/minute) | 16.1 ± 2.1 | 16.4 ± 2.3 | 0.879 |
| Prevalence of DM (Percentage) | 34(21) | 15(23) | 0.738 |
| Prevalence of HTN (Percentage) | 93(57) | 35(53) | 0.661 |
