Table 1.
Characteristics and clinical parameters of the controls (normal cognitive function) and the AD group.
| Characteristics | Normal cognitive function (N = 183) | Alzheimer's disease (AD) (N = 136) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 56.52 ± 4.13 | 78.08 ± 7.47∗ |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 50 (27.3) | 30 (22.1) |
| Female | 133 (72.7) | 106 (77.9) |
| Body mass index (BMI) (kg/m2) | 24.82 ± 3.41 | 22.91 ± 3.24 |
| Blood pressure (mmHg) | ||
| Systolic blood pressure | 124.65 ± 9.85 | 110.39 ± 7.89 |
| Diastolic blood pressure | 80.92 ± 9.88 | 77.45 ± 10.23 |
| Educational level | ||
| ≤12 years | 24 (13.1%) | 79 (58.1)∗ |
| >12 years | 159 (86.9%) | 57 (41.9) |
| FBG (mg/dL) | 102.48 ± 28.42 | 102.5 ± 36.7 |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dL) | 202.00 ± 36.45 | 186.74 ± 40.15 |
| LDL-cholesterol (mg/dL) | 132.24 ± 42.12 | 115.61 ± 36.42 |
| HDL-cholesterol (mg/dL) | 54.75 ± 17.14 | 48.71 ± 11.82 |
| Triglyceride (mg/dL) | 136.56 ± 52.45 | 117.30 ± 66.61 |
| Albumin (mg/dL) | 4.72 ± 0.24 | 3.79 ± 0.41 |
| Hb (g/dL) | 14.34 ± 1.48 | 12.84 ± 1.27 |
| Hct (%) | 42.27 ± 3.88 | 38.95 ± 4.21 |
| Folate (ng/mL) | 10.47 ± 5.20 | 16.43 ± 11.02 |
| Vitamin B12 (μg/L) | 665.10 ± 125.69 | 824.21 ± 229.73 |
∗Significant difference at P < 0.05.