Table I.
General data of the patients.
| Variables | Group A (n=68) | Group B (n=60) | χ2 | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||||
| Male | 35 (51.47) | 35 (58.33) | 0.606 | 0.436 |
| Female | 33 (48.53) | 25 (41.67) | ||
| Age (years) | ||||
| <30 | 28 (47.18) | 36 (60.00) | 4.518 | 0.034 |
| ≥30 | 40 (58.82) | 24 (40.00) | ||
| BMI (kg/m2) | ||||
| ≥22 | 41 (60.29) | 21 (35.00) | 8.165 | 0.004 |
| <22 | 27 (39.71) | 39 (65.00) | ||
| Smoking | ||||
| Yes | 33 (48.53) | 26 (43.33) | 2.170 | 0.141 |
| No | 35 (51.47) | 34 (56.67) | ||
| Drinking | ||||
| Yes | 38 (55.88) | 34 (56.67) | 0.008 | 0.929 |
| No | 30 (44.12) | 26 (43.33) | ||
| Diabetes | ||||
| Yes | 40 (58.82) | 24 (40.00) | 4.518 | 0.034 |
| No | 28 (47.18) | 36 (60.00) | ||
| Hypertension | ||||
| Yes | 41 (60.29) | 22 (36.67) | 7.120 | 0.008 |
| No | 27 (39.71) | 38 (63.33) | ||
| Hyperlipidemia | ||||
| Yes | 38 (55.88) | 19 (31.67) | 7.567 | 0.006 |
| No | 30 (41.12) | 41 (61.33) | ||
| Place of residence | ||||
| Urban area | 29 (42.65) | 23 (38.33) | 0.246 | 0.621 |
| Rural area | 39 (57.35) | 37 (61.67) | ||