Table 2. Comparisons of cardiovascular risk factor according to the psoriasis area severity index (PASI) in psoriasis patients.
| Variable | Moderate to severe (PASI≥10; n=121) | Mild (PASI<10; n=135) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoker† | 28 (23.1) | 33 (24.4) | 0.807 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 25.31±2.82 | 24.80±3.68 | 0.394 |
| Hypertension | 25 (20.7) | 38 (28.1) | 0.165 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 19 (15.7) | 20 (14.8) | 0.844 |
| Triglyceride (mg/dl) | 172.61±65.02 | 148.52±66.50 | 0.047* |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dl) | 220.16±37.51 | 209.92±40.32 | 0.152 |
| High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (mg/dl) | 51.02±15.31 | 50.61±13.67 | 0.877 |
| Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (mg/dl) | 130.16±38.40 | 134.45±41.0 | 0.555 |
Values are presented as number (%) or mean±standard deviation. *p-value<0.05 is considered statistically significant. †Smoker means who have smoked any cigarettes in the past month.