Table 4.
Comparison of Lipid Profiles Among Cases and Controls (Cases, N=117, Control-N=114, Gondar, Ethiopia, 2021) (Mann–Whitney U-Test
| Variables | H. pylori Status | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positive, Median (IQR) | Control, Median (IQR) | ||
| Age | 32(22, 42.5) | 31(20, 38) | 0.060 |
| HDL-C | 41(35, 47) | 40(33.75, 44) | 0.376 |
| LDL-C | 108(89.8, 145.5) | 95(79.45, 115.8) | <0.001 |
| TG | 93(65, 117) | 83(58.5, 102) | 0.031 |
| TC | 143(119.5, 169) | 125(110, 143) | <0.001 |
| HC | 89(82.5, 92) | 88 (81.75, 93) | 0.159 |
| WC | 75(69, 86) | 77(70.75, 77) | 0.837 |
Note: P<0.05=statistically significant value.
Abbreviations: HDL, high-density lipoprotein; HC, hip circumference; LDL, low-density lipoprotein; TC, total cholesterol; TG, triglycerides; WC, waist circumference.