General characteristics and selected risk factors for coronary heart disease in patients and controls
| Characteristic . | Cases (n = 151) . | Controls (n = 249) . |
|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 47.3 ± 7.1 | 48.1 ± 7.1 |
| Range | 27–64 | 28–65 |
| Male sex | 135 (89.4) | 223 (89.5) |
| Current or recent smoker | 118 (78.1)* | 86 (34.5) |
| Hypertension | 33 (21.8)* | 24 (9.6) |
| Hypercholesterolemia | 35 (23.2)* | 20 (8.0) |
| Diabetes | 16 (10.6)* | 5 (2.0) |
| Body mass index ≥ 27.3 kg/m2 | 66 (46.1)* | 57 (22.9) |
| Characteristic . | Cases (n = 151) . | Controls (n = 249) . |
|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 47.3 ± 7.1 | 48.1 ± 7.1 |
| Range | 27–64 | 28–65 |
| Male sex | 135 (89.4) | 223 (89.5) |
| Current or recent smoker | 118 (78.1)* | 86 (34.5) |
| Hypertension | 33 (21.8)* | 24 (9.6) |
| Hypercholesterolemia | 35 (23.2)* | 20 (8.0) |
| Diabetes | 16 (10.6)* | 5 (2.0) |
| Body mass index ≥ 27.3 kg/m2 | 66 (46.1)* | 57 (22.9) |
Values are mean ± SEM, range, or number of patients (%).
P < .005.