Table 1.
Statistical analysis of clinical characteristics of participants.
| Variable | Control (n=6) | Young POP (n=23) | Old POP (n=57) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, mean ± SD, years | 46.5 ± 4.153 | 50.65 ± 1.286 | 71.21 ± 0.876 | 0.001 a |
| Body mass index, mean ± SD, kg/m2 | 22.796 ± 2.092 | 23.918 ± 0.499 | 23.251 ± 0.458 | 0.672 a |
| Hypertension, n (%) | 0 (0%) | 3 (13%) | 23 (40.4%) | 0.014 b |
| Diabetes, n (%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 10 (17.5%) | 0.056 b |
| hyperthyroidism, n (%) | 1 (16.7%) | 1 (4.3%) | 3.5 (0%) | 0.345 b |
a
One way ANOVA of the age, body mass index.
b
Fisher’s Exact Test was used to compare differences in categorical variables. Statistical analysis was performed using the software package SPSS (Version 25.0, SPSS Inc., Chicago, Illinois, USA).