Table 2.
Baseline characteristics and laboratory findings of the study population.
| Variable | Group 1 (n=110) | Group 2 (n=110) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (year) | 34.7±6.3 | 35.8±7.8 | 0.23 |
| Male gender (%) | 56/110 (51.1) | 56/110 (51.1) | 1.00 |
| Current smoker (%) | 55/110 (50.0) | 48/110 (43.6) | 0.34 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 26.3±3.1 | 25.7±2.2 | 0.10 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 95.9±10.5 | 95.8±11.0 | 0.97 |
| Hip circumference (cm) | 100.4±8.1 | 98.0±9.4 | 0.09 |
| Office Systolic BP (mmHg) | 114.7±11.6 | 116.9±9.8 | 0.14 |
| Office Diastolic BP (mmHg) | 72.7±8.0 | 73.5±8.7 | 0.25 |
| Office HR (beats per minute) | 75.2±9.5 | 77.2±7.2 | 0.09 |
| Serum glucose (mg/dl) | 92.4±11.1 | 91.1±9.1 | 0.37 |
| Serum total cholesterol (mg/dl) | 188.7±36.1 | 188.3±31.8 | 0.74 |
| Serum LDL cholesterol (mg/dl) | 124.6±32.1 | 119.5±25.4 | 0.20 |
| Serum HDL cholesterol (mg/dl) | 44.4±11.6 | 44.8±11.5 | 0.78 |
| Serum triglycerides (mg/dl) | 136.3±81.2 | 121.0±43.1 | 0.09 |
BMI – body mass index; BP – blood pressure; HR – heart rate; LDL – low-density lipoprotein; HDL – high-density lipoprotein.