Table 1.
The baseline characteristics of the study subjects
| Variables | The study groups | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obese control subjects (n=20) | Obese subjects with MetS (n=20) | ||
| Age (Year) | 35.46± 8.01 | 32.15± 9.97 | 0.339* |
| Female gender | 15 (75) | 17 (85) | 0.211** |
| Appetite | 190.00± 34.01 | 204.23± 46.43 | 0.360* |
| WC (cm) | 95.13± 7.01 | 102.07± 8.55 | 0.026* |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 32.60± 2.49 | 33.70± 3.51 | 0.343* |
| SBP (mmHg) | 122.00± 6.76 | 126.10± 9.60 | 0.193* |
| DBP (mmHg) | 79.33± 4.57 | 83.84± 5.06 | 0.020* |
*P-value was reported based on Independent Sample T test. ** P-value was reported based on Chi-square test. BMI: Body Mass Index; SBP: Systolic Blood Pressure; DBP: Diastolic Blood Pressure; MetS: Metabolic Syndrome. Data are presented as mean± SD.