Table 1.
The relationship between H. pylori (Hp) infection and hypertension-related variables [n (%) or (X̅±s)]
| Variables | Hp+ (n=211) | Hp- (n=185) | ⇨2/t | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | 0.011 | 0.918 | ||
| Male | 114 (54.03) | 99 (53.51) | ||
| Female | 97 (45.97) | 86 (46.49) | ||
| Age (years) | 56.90±9.03 | 58.21±10.02 | -1.368 | 0.172 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 23.02±4.31 | 22.85±4.11 | 0.400 | 1.311 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 89±15 | 88±14 | 0.683 | 1.505 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 173±25 | 167±22 | 2.519 | 1.988 |
| Serum total cholesterol (mg/dL) | 259±40 | 200±36* | 15.341 | <0.001 |
| Triglycerides (mg/dL) | 192±80 | 143±66* | 6.593 | <0.001 |
| High-density lipoprotein (mg/dL) | 28±12 | 30±13 | -1.591 | 0.112 |
| PG I/II | 7.98±2.61 | 12.63±2.87* | -16.883 | <0.001 |