Table 2.
The sex differences in risk factors of acute ischemic stroke in patients with diabetes
| Risk factors | Men | Women | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypertension, n (%) | 1084 (74.8) | 754 (82.9) | <0.001 |
| Obesity, n (%) | 173 (11.9) | 223 (24.5) | <0.001 |
| Atrial fibrillation, n (%) | 76 (5.2) | 78 (8.6) | 0.001 |
| Dyslipidemias, n (%) | 524 (36.1) | 381 (41.9) | 0.005 |
| Artery stenosis, n (%) | 427 (29.4) | 216 (23.7) | 0.002 |
| Current smoking, n (%) | 660 (45.5) | 109 (12.0) | <0.001 |
| Alcohol consumption, n (%) | 347 (23.9) | 7 (0.8) | <0.001 |