Table 5.
Baseline characteristics of the cohort from the Medical Biobank of Northern Sweden stratified by BMI.
| Characteristic | Cases | Matched Controls | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMI ≤ 25 | n = 30 | n = 37 | |
| Age, years | 53 ± 11 | 54 ± 9 | 0.67 |
| Women, No (%) | 26 (87) | 32 (87) | 0.64 |
| BMI, Kg/m2 | 22 ± 2 | 23 ± 1 | 0.13 |
| Current or previous smoking, No (%) | 15 (50) | 12 (32) | 0.15 |
| Adiponectin, ng/mL | 9233 ± 6575 | 8708 ± 5921 | 0.73 |
| Leptin, ng/mL | 13 ± 8 | 12 ± 9 | 0.79 |
| Resistin, ng/mL | 6.9 ± 2.5 | 6.8 ± 2.5 | 0.99 |
| BMI > 25 | n = 58 | n = 51 | |
| Age, years | 57 ± 9 | 57 ± 10 | 0.63 |
| Women, No (%) | 42 (72) | 36 (71) | 0.83 |
| BMI, Kg/m2 | 28 ± 3 | 28 ± 3 | 0.76 |
| Current or previous smoking, No (%) | 28 (48) | 16 (31) * | 0.09 |
| Adiponectin, ng/mL | 6575 ± 3570 | 5118 ± 2630 | 0.02 |
| Leptin, ng/mL | 25 ± 18 | 26 ± 22 | 0.80 |
| Resistin, ng/mL | 6.7 ± 3.9 | 6.9 ± 2.5 | 0.74 |
Data are shown as mean ± standard deviation or numbers (percentage). Differences between group means were analyzed using analysis of covariance, whereas proportions were analyzed using a Chi-square test or Fisher’s Exact test. * Information about smoking status was missing for one individual. Abbreviation: BMI: body mass index.