Table 1.
Comparison between group 1 and group 2 regarding the demographic data, comorbidity and neurological scales as well as mortality risk
| Risk factors | Group 1 (patients with pneumonia) | Group 2 (patients without pneumonia) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 (10%) | 449 (90%) | ||
| Age (year) | 67.3 ± 10.2 | 59.2 ± 25.3 | 0.02* |
| Sex, N (%) | |||
| Males | 37 (73) | 305 (68) | 0.65 |
| Females | 14 (27) | 144 (32) | |
| Smoking | 20 (39) | 166 (37) | 0.41 |
| Comorbidity | |||
| Hypertension | 36 (71) | 323 (72) | 0.32 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 15 (29) | 139 (31) | 0.73 |
| COPD | 6 (12) | 72 (16) | 0. 51 |
| Neurological scales | |||
| GCS on admission | 11.0 ± 3.0 | 12 ± 3.0 | 0.14 |
| NIHSS | 17.7 ± 5.9 | 10.2 ± 5.1 | 0.03* |
| Mortality risk | |||
| Death within 30 days of admission | 24 (53) | 67 (15) | 0.01* |
COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, GCS Glasgow Coma Scale, NIHSS National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
*Significant