Table 1. Clinical and demographic characteristics of the study subjects.
| Characteristics | Patients (n=953) | Controls (n=1103) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male:Female | 439:514 | 455:648 | 0.0291 |
| Age (years) | 66 (49–71) | 44 (32–66) | <0.0011 |
| Height (cm) | 162.44 ± 7.56 | 162.52 ± 6.93 | 0.864 |
| Weight (kg) | 63.15 ± 9.25 | 60.89 ± 8.57 | <0.0011 |
| Waistline (cm) | 82.83 ± 9.01 | 80.03 ± 6.76 | <0.0011 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 23.92 ± 3.09 | 23.02 ± 2.84 | <0.0011 |
| SBP (mmHg) | 150.68 ± 15.20 | 121.62 ± 11.32 | <0.0011 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 91.05 ± 9.34 | 77.98 ± 6.80 | <0.0011 |
| PP (mmHg) | 59.63 ± 14.87 | 43.64 ± 9.25 | <0.0011 |
| MAP (mmHg) | 110.94 ± 9.28 | 92.51 ± 7.40 | <0.0011 |
| Smoking (%) | 16.80% | 7.75% | <0.0011 |
| FBG (mmol/l) | 5.60 ± 1.86 | 5.17 ± 1.20 | <0.0011 |
| TC (mmol/l) | 4.80 ± 1.99 | 4.45 ± 1.20 | <0.0011 |
| TG (mmol/l) | 1.78 ± 1.10 | 1.51 ± 1.20 | <0.0011 |
1Significant difference (P<0.05).