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Characteristics of cases and controls
| Characteristics | Cases (n = 35) | Controls (n = 35) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 65 | 65 | 1 |
| Sex (Male/female) | 19/16 | 19/16 | 1 |
| Diabetes (n, %) | 9 (25.7) | 5 (14.3) | 0.044 |
| Hypertension (n, %) | 29 (82.8) | 21 (60) | 0.0033 |
| Total cholesterol (mmol/L) | 4.74 (4.12-5.47) | 4.03 (3.48-5.20) | < 0.001 |
| HDL-C (mmol/L) | 1.18 (1.05-1.43) | 1.25 (1.03-1.64) | < 0.001 |
| LDL-C (mmol/L) | 3.09 (2.70-3.45) | 2.42 (2.04-3.01) | < 0.001 |
