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Baseline characteristics
| Parameter | Cases (n = 370) | Controls (n = 390) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (mean ± SD) | 51 ± 10 | 52 ± 11 | 0.81 |
| Females | 120 (32.4%) | 160 (41.6%) | 0.43 |
| Diabetes | 100 (27%) | 110 (28.2%) | 0.56 |
| Hypertension | 110 (29.7%) | 110 (28.2%) | 0.71 |
| Smoking | 50 (13.5%) | 50 (12.8%) | 0.34 |
