Table 1.
General characteristics of the study population in 2005 and 2014
| 2005 (n = 1042) | 2014 (n = 1053) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (female) | 658 (63.15) | 642 (60.97) | NS |
| Age (years) | 53.72 ± 12.14 | 57.08 ± 12.46 | <0.001 |
| Occupation (peasants) | 587 (56.33) | 254 (24.12) | <0.001 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 24.18 ± 3.28 | 25.26 ± 3.53 | <0.001 |
| MetS | 309 (29.65) | 479 (45.49) | <0.001 |
| Recognized diseases | |||
| CHD | 34 (3.26) | 116 (11.02) | <0.001 |
| Type 2 DM | 33 (3.17) | 92 (8.74) | <0.001 |
| Hypertension | 233 (22.36) | 381 (36.18) | <0.001 |
| Dyslipidemia | 32 (3.07) | 100 (9.50) | <0.001 |
Data were showed as mean ± SD or number of subjects (%)
BMI body mass index, CHD coronary heart disease, DM diabetes mellitus