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Demographic and clinical characteristics of controls and stress group.
| Variable | Controls (n = 152) | Stress (n = 76) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 35.0 ± 5.0 | 34.9 ± 5.8 | 0.906 |
| Sex (M/F) | 28/124 | 15/61 | 0.858 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 22.9 ± 3.0 | 22.8 ± 2.7 | 0.742 |
| Occupation(Doctor/Nurse) | 34/118 | 17/59 | 1.000 |
| SBP(mmHg) | 116.3 ± 11.2 | 117.4 ± 12.3 | 0.505 |
| DBP(mmHg) | 75.6 ± 8.3 | 74.6 ± 9.2 | 0.408 |
M = male; F = female; BMI = body mass index; SBP = systolic blood pressure; DBP = diastolic blood pressure.
