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Frequencies of risk factors in hyperlipidemic patients with below and above the median of log hair selenium
| Risk factor | Below median (%) | Above median (%) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoking | 20 | 32 | n.s |
| Diabetes mellitus | 8 | 7 | n.s. |
| Hypertension | 35 | 34 | n.s. |
| Positive familial cardiovascular history | 43 | 46 | n.s. |
Percentage is expressed as proportion of patients carrying the observed risk factors in the corresponding group.
