Table 1.
Clinical characteristics among cases and controls.
| Characteristic | Cases (n = 213) | Controls (n = 202) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 52 [40–83] | 45 [40–81] | <0.0001 |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 50 (23.5) | 51 (25.2) | 0.7 |
| Female | 163 (76.5) | 151 (74.8) | 0.7 |
| Blood pressure (mmHg) | |||
| Systolic | 174 [119–219] | 115 [88–120] | <0.0001 |
| Diastolic | 103 [74–132] | 73 [45–80] | <0.0001 |
| Body mass index ≥25 kg/m2 (%) | 146 (68.5) | 68 (33.7) | <0.0001 |
| Waist circumference (male, >90 cm; female, >80 cm) | 157 (73.7) | 89 (44.1) | <0.0001 |
| Smoking | 44 (20.7) | 39 (19.3) | 0.7 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 16 (7.5) | 9 (4.5) | 0.19 |
Values are presented as median [range] or n (%).