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Demographic characteristics of cases and controls (n = 20)
| Characteristics | PD cases (n = 20) | Controls (n = 20) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, mean ± SD (years) | 70.1 ± 8.2 | 68.9 ± 8.1 | >0.05 |
| Gender, n | |||
| Men | 11 | 13 | >0.05 |
| Women | 9 | 7 | >0.05 |
| Diabetes, n | 8 | 9 | >0.05 |
| Hyperhomocysteinemia, n | 11 | 11 | >0.05 |
| Cerebrovascular factors, n | 10 | 13 | >0.05 |
| Hypertension, n | 12 | 11 | >0.05 |
| Drinking, n | 6 | 9 | >0.05 |
| Smoking, n | 6 | 7 | >0.05 |
