[Table/Fig-1]:
Comparison of serum IMA levels in the study Groups. Statistical analysis: by One-way ANOVA; Significance: F=6.072; p=0.0005.
Groups | n | Mean±Sth. Deviation | Minimum | Maximum | p value |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Control | 30 | 0.52547±0.142707 | 0.268 | 0.918 | 0.0005 (HS) |
Betel quid | 15 | 0.68767±0.221652 | 0.204 | 1.026 | |
Gutkha | 15 | 0.47433±0.186398 | 0.115 | 0.790 | |
Smokers | 15 | 0.36540±0.239998 | 0.030 | 0.857 | |
Mixed | 15 | 0.54593±0.148103 | 0.313 | 0.814 | |
Total | 90 | 0.52071±0.203915 | 0.030 | 1.026 |