Table 3.
Effect of gingival index and body mass index on C-reactive protein in study groups
| Characteristic | Group I ?45 years healthy subjects (n=124) | Group II ? 45 years healthy subjects (n=25) | Group III ?45 years old subjects with CVDs (n=25) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gingival index | |||
| Females | 0.779±0.72 | 2.06±0.88 | 2.29±1.1 |
| Males | 0.86±0.66 | 2.145±0.74 | 2.16±0.92 |
| CRP values | 31492±8.74 | 18926±6.82 | 42168±7.92 |
| BMI | |||
| Females | 25.07±3.24 | 23.07±3.78 | 27.02±2.86 |
| Males | 25.04±4.12 | 23.54±3.26 | 30.025±2.78 |
| CRP values | 32168±9.22 | 18954±8.14 | 43682±9.68 |
CRP: C-reactive protein, BMI: Body mass index, CVDs: Cardiovascular diseases