Table 2.
Univariate comparison of risk factors in young (18-49 years) stroke subjects with older (>49 years) patients with stroke
| Variables | 18-49 years (n=417) n (%)* | >49 years (n=1319) n (%)* | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 317 (72) | 1189 (84) | <0.001 |
| Atrial fibrillation | 32 (8) | 152 (12) | 0.02 |
| Hyperlipidemia | 66 (15) | 281 (20) | 0.02 |
| Drug Addiction | 36 (9) | 78 (6) | 0.05 |
| Rheumatic Heart Disease | 13 (3) | 45 (3) | 0.75 |
| Tobacco (current use) | 40 (9) | 90 (6) | 0.06 |
| Tobacco (past) | 93 (22) | 194 (15) | <0.001 |
| Alcohol (current use) | 67 (15) | 196 (14) | 0.51 |
| Alcohol (Past) | 151 (36) | 473 (36) | 0.90 |
| Diabetes Mellitus | 102 (23) | 675 (48) | <0.001 |
| Carotid Stenosis | 11 (3) | 44 (4) | 0.48 |
| Previous TIA | 54 (13) | 147 (11) | 0.32 |
| Coronary Artery Disease | 27 (6) | 176 (13) | <0.001 |
| Pregnancy/Postpartum | 6 (1) | 1 (0.1) | <0.001 |
* percentages calculated excluding missing values