Table I.
Comparison of baseline data between the two groups.
| Factors | Experimental group (n=120) | Control group (n=90) | t/χ2 | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 62.25±2.18 | 62.36±2.07 | 0.370 | 0.712 |
| BMI/kgm2 | 26.58±2.36 | 26.14±2.72 | 1.359 | 0.176 |
| Sex | ||||
| Male | 68 (56.67) | 53 (58.89) | ||
| Female | 52 (43.33) | 37 (41.11) | 0.104 | 0.747 |
| Hypertension | ||||
| Yes | 88 (73.33) | 68 (75.56) | ||
| No | 32 (26.67) | 22 (24.44) | 0.133 | 0.715 |
| Diabetes mellitus | ||||
| Yes | 65 (54.17) | 48 (53.33) | ||
| No | 55 (45.83) | 42 (46.67) | 0.014 | 0.905 |
| Hyperlipidemia | ||||
| Yes | 77 (64.17) | 58 (64.44) | ||
| No | 43 (35.83) | 32 (35.56) | 0.002 | 0.967 |
| Smoking | ||||
| Yes | 62 (51.67) | 50 (55.56) | ||
| No | 58 (48.33) | 40 (44.44) | 0.313 | 0.576 |
| Drinking | ||||
| Yes | 69 (57.50) | 53 (58.89) | ||
| No | 51 (42.50) | 37 (41.11) | 0.041 | 0.840 |
BMI, body mass index.