Table 1.
Demographic and clinical characteristics of the study population
| Demographic characteristics/Risk factors | Group A | Group B | Group C |
|---|---|---|---|
| (n = 30) | (n = 34) | (n = 31) | |
| Male: female ratio | 6:24 | 7:27 | 6:25 |
| Age, years (mean ± SD) | 47.0 ± 14.5 | 48.8 ± 14.1 | 47.6 ± 16.6 |
| Duration of IDA (years) | 0 | 6.5 ± 3.3 | 6.2 ± 3.6 |
| Heart rate(rates/min) | 71 ± 12 | 72 ± 9 | 70 ± 10 |
| Body mass index(kg/m2) | 22.4 ± 2.6 | 23.2 ± 2.9 | 22.5 ± 2.7 |
| Systolic arterial pressure(mmHg) | 120 ± 11 | 123 ± 13 | 121 ± 14 |
| Diastolic arterial pressure(mmHg) | 73 ± 7 | 75 ± 9 | 73 ± 10 |
| Blood glucose (mmol/L) | 4.52 ± 0.37 | 4.73 ± 0.42 | 4.62 ± 0.28 |