Main characteristics of the study patients and controls
| . | Patients (n = 737) . | Controls (n = 1438) . |
|---|---|---|
| Age, mean ± SD | 59.3 ± 13.8 | 59.9 ± 16.7 |
| Males | 251 (34.1) | 490 (34.1) |
| Risk factors | ||
| High blood pressure | 301 (40.8) | 546 (38.0) |
| Obesity | 226 (30.7) | 348 (24.2) |
| Smoking habit | 174 (23.6) | 345 (24.0) |
| Hyperlipidemia | 79 (10.9) | 158 (11.0) |
| Alcohol abuse | 54 (7.3) | 106 (7.4) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 48 (6.5) | 99 (6.9) |
| . | Patients (n = 737) . | Controls (n = 1438) . |
|---|---|---|
| Age, mean ± SD | 59.3 ± 13.8 | 59.9 ± 16.7 |
| Males | 251 (34.1) | 490 (34.1) |
| Risk factors | ||
| High blood pressure | 301 (40.8) | 546 (38.0) |
| Obesity | 226 (30.7) | 348 (24.2) |
| Smoking habit | 174 (23.6) | 345 (24.0) |
| Hyperlipidemia | 79 (10.9) | 158 (11.0) |
| Alcohol abuse | 54 (7.3) | 106 (7.4) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 48 (6.5) | 99 (6.9) |
Numbers in parentheses indicate percentages.