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Differences in risk factors and chronic conditions between males and females of the study cohort.
| M (n=144) | F (n=128) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years, mean ±SD) | 42.6±13.6 | 41.2±13 | 0.39 |
| Risky behaviors (%) | 43.8 | 14.1 | <0.0001 |
| Smoking (%) | 30.6 | 11.3 | <0.0001 |
| Obesity (%) | 50.6 | 67.0 | 0.03 |
| Hypertension (%) | 27.0 | 39.8 | 0.03 |
| Diabetes (%) | 24.8 | 30.1 | 0.34 |
| Cardiac diseases (%) | 14.8 | 14.5 | 0.95 |
