Table 1. The demographic characteristics of two groups.
| Demographic factors and history | PD (N) | Control (N) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 38 | 44 | >0.05 |
| Female | 30 | 37 | >0.05 |
| Age (years)a | 72.41±9.27 | 71.60±9.70 | >0.05 |
| Disease duration (years)b | 3.26±2.58 | / | / |
| Hypertension | 18 | 28 | >0.05 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 0 | 0 | / |
| Smoke | 15 | 18 | >0.05 |
| Alcohol | 15 | 17 | >0.05 |
Means (standard deviations) are provided for continuous variables and numbers (proportions) are provided for categorical variables. a, ages of cases and controls were based at time of fasting lipid profile testing; b, disease durations were calculated based at time of fasting lipid profile testing from the date of PD diagnosis. PD, Parkinson’s disease.