Table 1.
Basic characteristics of nonsnorer participants and simple snorers.
| Nonsnorers (n = 187) | Simple snorers (n = 679) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 42.00 (33.00, 49.00) | 36.00 (30.00, 46.00) | 0.002 |
| Male (%) | 78 (41.7%) | 428 (63.0%) | <0.001 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 23.04 ± 3.11 | 24.15 ± 3.59 | <0.001 |
| NC (cm) | 34.67 ± 3.29 | 36.80 ± 3.55 | <0.001 |
| WC (cm) | 83.09 ± 10.09 | 86.99 ± 10.41 | <0.001 |
| HC (cm) | 94.37 ± 7.07 | 97.10 ± 7.07 | <0.001 |
| WHR (cm) | 0.88 ± 0.07 | 0.90 ± 0.07 | 0.011 |
| SBP (mmHg) | 119.19 ± 10.71 | 119.83 ± 14.39 | 0.573 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 76.55 ± 8.18 | 76.24 ± 9.72 | 0.687 |
| FPG (mmol/L) | 4.99 (4.62, 5.29) | 5.05 (4.73, 5.37) | 0.036 |
| FINS (μU/mL) | 5.52 (4.08, 8.48) | 7.85 (5.65, 11.30) | <0.001 |
| HOMA-IR | 1.20 (0.88, 1.90) | 1.77 (1.23, 2.57) | <0.001 |
| TC (mmol/L) | 4.22 (3.49, 4.82) | 4.37 (3.80, 4.96) | 0.001 |
| TG (mmol/L) | 0.90 (0.63, 1.32) | 1.18 (0.78, 1.72) | <0.001 |
| HDL (mmol/L) | 1.14 (0.96, 1.34) | 1.09 (0.96, 1.29) | 0.237 |
| LDL (mmol/L) | 2.39 (1.81, 2.93) | 2.39 (1.81, 2.93) | <0.001 |
| apoA-I (g/L) | 1.14 (0.98, 1.29) | 1.09 (0.96, 1.23) | 0.023 |
| apoB (g/L) | 0.68 (0.57, 0.78) | 0.76 (0.65, 0.88) | <0.001 |
| apoE (mg/dL) | 3.92 (3.24, 4.71) | 3.90 (3.20, 4.79) | 0.748 |
| Lpa (mg/dL) | 6.40 (3.75, 14.75) | 8.10 (4.40, 16.80) | 0.051 |
| MetS, n (%) | 17 (9.1) | 122 (18) | 0.003 |
| Smokers, n (%) | 15 (8.0) | 149 (21.9) | <0.001 |
| Alcohol drinkers, n (%) | 16 (8.6) | 198 (29.2) | <0.001 |
BMI: body mass index; NC: neck circumference; WC: waist circumference; HC: hip circumference; WHR: waist-to-hip ratio; SBP: systolic blood pressure; DBP: diastolic blood pressure; FBG: fasting blood glucose; FINS: fasting insulin; HOMA-IR: homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance; TC: total cholesterol; TG: triglyceride; HDL: high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; LDL: low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; apoA-I: apolipoprotein A-I; apoB: apolipoprotein B; apoE: apolipoprotein E; Lpa: lipoprotein(a); MetS: metabolic syndrome.