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Demographics.
| Variables | Study group (n = 73) | Control group (n = 64) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 62.58 ± 11.1 | 64.59 ± 10.69 | 0.28 |
| Sex (M/W) | 40/33 | 31/33 | 0.45 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 28.27 ± 4.49 | 29 ± 4.01 | 0.32 |
n: number of patients; p: significance level; M: men; W: women; BMI: body mass index. Data are expressed as the arithmetic mean and standard deviation.
