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Baseline characteristics of patients.
| Characteristics | Total (n = 153) |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | 52.15 ± 10.56 |
| Male | 77.1% (118) |
| Married | 99.3% (152) |
| Employed | 60.1% (92) |
| Educated | 43.8% (67) |
| Risk factors | |
| Diabetes | 39.9% (61) |
| Hypertension | 45.1% (69) |
| Obesity | 9.8% (15) |
| Smoking | 26.1% (40) |
| Financial status | |
| Less than 10 thousand ($70) | 48.4% (74) |
| 10 to 50 thousand ($70-350) | 46.4% (71) |
| Above 50 thousand ($350) | 5.2% (8) |
