Table 5.
Summary of patient baseline characteristics dichotomized by waist circumference.
| Characteristics | Normal (<95 cm; n = 24) | High (≥95 cm; n = 26) | p * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 61 ± 9 | 64 ± 6 | 0.46 |
| PSA, µg/L | 6.98 ± 6.85 (23) | 7.24 ± 4.93 (26) | 0.74 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 25.12 ± 1.98 (24) | 28.37 ± 3.53 (26) | 0.0005 |
| Waist Circumference, cm | 88.65 ± 4.37 (24) | 102.46 ± 6.23 (26) | <0.0001 |
| Blood Serum | |||
| Glucose, mmol/L | 5.3 ± 0.7 | 5.2 ± 0.8 | 0.97 |
| Insulin, pmol/L | 24 ± 11 | 37 ± 27 | 0.13 |
| Cholesterol, mmol/L | 4.3 ± 0.8 | 4.7 ± 0.9 | 0.04 |
| Triacylglycerols, mmol/L | 1.2 ± 0.4 | 1.3 ± 0.4 | 0.80 |
| HDL, mmol/L | 1.3 ± 0.4 | 1.4 ± 0.4 | 0.25 |
| LDL, mmol/L | 2.4 ± 0.8 | 2.7 ± 0.9 | 0.07 |
Mean ± SD are shown. * p < 0.05 by a Student t-test.