Table I.
Baseline data analysis.
| Factors | Study group (n=50) | Control group (n=50) | χ2/t-test | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||||
| Male | 31 (62.00) | 35 (70.00) | 0.713 | 0.398 |
| Female | 19 (38.00) | 15 (30.00) | ||
| Age (year) | 62.4±5.1 | 61.2±5.7 | 1.109 | 0.270 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 22.51±2.25 | 22.84±1.72 | 0.824 | 0.412 |
| Medical history | ||||
| Hypertension | 18 (36.00) | 14 (28.00) | 0.735 | 0.391 |
| Diabetes | 12 (24.00) | 9 (18.00) | 0.543 | 0.461 |
| Hyperlipidemia | 8 (46.00) | 5 (10.00) | 0.796 | 0.372 |
| Smoking | ||||
| Yes | 30 (60.00) | 34 (68.00) | 0.694 | 0.405 |
| No | 20 (40.00) | 16 (32.00) | ||
| Drinking | ||||
| Yes | 7 (14.00) | 4 (8.00) | 0.919 | 0.338 |
| No | 43 (86.00) | 46 (92.00) | ||
| Place of residence | ||||
| Urban area | 35 (70.00) | 40 (80.00) | 1.333 | 0.248 |
| Rural area | 15 (30.00) | 10 (20.00) | ||
| Location of tumor | ||||
| Glossa | 22 (44.00) | |||
| Other | 28 (56.00) | |||
| Clinical stage | ||||
| III | 35 (70.00) | |||
| IV | 15 (30.00) | |||
| Degree of differentiation | ||||
| High differentiation | 18 (36.00) | |||
| Moderate differentiation | 32 (64.00) | |||