Table 2.
Percentages of cardiac risk factors and Chi-Square statistics of patient and control groups
| Patients n (%) | Controls n (%) | Statistics | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family History of CAD | |||
| Yes | 39 (43) | 10 (11) | p=0.000 |
| No | 49 (55) | 77 (86) | X2=23.58 |
| Don’t know | 2 (2) | 3 (3) | |
| Diabetes | |||
| Yes | 40 (44) | 9 (10) | p=0.000 |
| No | 50 (56) | 79 (88) | X2=28.13 |
| Don’t know | 0 (0) | 2 (2) | |
| Cholesterol above 200 mg/dL | |||
| Yes | 4 (4) | 10 (11) | p=0.000 |
| No | 13 (15) | 76 (85) | X2=108.99 |
| Don’t know | 73 (81) | 4 (4) | |
| Blood pressure | |||
| Yes | 34 (38) | 12 (13) | p=0.001 |
| No | 55 (61) | 75 (84) | X2=14.59 |
| Don’t know | 1 (1) | 3 (3) | |
| Smoking | |||
| Yes | 65 (72) | 16 (18) | p=0.000 |
| No | 25 (28) | 74 (82) | X2=53.89 |
| Sedentary life | |||
| Yes | 38 (42) | 21 (23) | p=0.002 |
| No | 52 (58) | 62 (69) | X2=12.77 |
| Not reported | 0 (0) | 7 (8) |