Table 2.
Comparison of various risk factors in cases and controls
| Cases (n=90) | Controls (n=90) | P | Odds ratio (95%CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoking | 24 (26.7%) | 14 (15.6%) | 0.099 | 1.97 (0.95-4.13) |
| Tobacco intake | 19 (21.1%) | 8 (8.9%) | 0.035* | 2.24 (1.13-6.65) |
| Alcohol intake | 7 (7.8%) | 12 (13.3%) | 0.332 | 0.55 (0.21-1.46) |
| Anemia | 62 (68.9%) | 52 (57.8%) | 0.164 | 1.61 (0.88-3.0) |
| Dyslipidemia (total cholesterol >200 mg/dl) | 83 (92.2%) | 67 (74.4%) | 0.002* | 4.07 (1.65-10.06) |
| Dyslipidemia (HDL <35 mg/dl) | 69 (76.7%) | 78 (86.7%) | 0.122 | 0.50 (0.23-1.1) |
| Dyslipidaemia (Triglycerides >150 mg/dl) | 38 (42.2%) | 46 (51.1%) | 0.296 | 0.70 (0.39-1.26) |
| Fuel exposure/day | ||||
| 30 min | 3 (3.3%) | 15 (17%) | 1 | |
| 1 h | 18 (20%) | 25 (28.4%) | 3.6 | |
| 2 h | 36 (40%) | 28 (31.8%) | 0.004 | 6.42 |
| >2 h | 33 (36.7%) | 20 (25%) | 8.25 | |
| Serum vitamin D (Mean value in ng/ml) | 11.68±6.02 | 11.93±7.56 | 1.000 |
*P<0.05