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Characteristics of the study population
| Characteristics | Cases | Controls | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 290 | 330 | |
| Age (year) (mean ± SD) | 60.48 ± 13.61 | 58.78 ± 10.24 | 0.080 |
| Gender [n (%)] | |||
| Males | 200 (69.0) | 214 (64.8) | 0.305 |
| Females | 90 (31.0) | 116 (35.2) | |
| Hypertension [n (%)] | 178 (61.4) | - | - |
| Diabetes mellitus [n (%)] | 111 (38.3) | - |
