Table 1. Patient demographics and risk factors in myocardial infarction.
| Variable | Cases (n=454) | Controls (n=512) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 61.04 ± 10.81 | 61.05 ± 11.01 | 0.990 |
| Female/male | 167/287 | 180/332 | 0.599 |
| Smoking (No/Yes) | 184/270 | 358/154 | <0.001 |
| Drinking (No/Yes) | 329/125 | 436/76 | <0.001 |
| Diabetes (No/Yes) | 295/159 | 435/77 | <0.001 |
| FPG (mmol/l) | 6.40 ± 1.65 | 5.65 ± 1.46 | <0.001 |
| Hypertension (No/Yes) | 185/269 | 300/212 | <0.001 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27.77 ± 3.11 | 25.50 ± 3.13 | <0.001 |
| Total cholesterol (mmol/l) | 4.81 ± 1.05 | 4.52 ± 1.05 | <0.001 |
| HDL (mmol/l) | 1.13 ± 0.33 | 1.61 ± 0.39 | <0.001 |
| LDL (mmol/l) | 2.89 ± 0.88 | 2.69 ± 0.75 | <0.001 |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; FPG, fasting blood glucose; HDL, high-density lipoprotein; LDL, low-density lipoprotein.