Baseline characteristics of cases and controls
| Characteristic | Cases (n = 288) | Controls (n = 704) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Questionnaire | |||
| Age (years) | 59.2 (5.9) | 59.0 (6.1) | Matched |
| Male | 200 (69%) | 475 (67%) | Matched |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 27.4 (4.4) | 26.1 (3.8) | < 0.00001 |
| Current smokers | 155 (54%) | 278 (39%) | < 0.00001 |
| Treated diabetics | 23 (8%) | 23 (3%) | 0.001 |
| Treated hypertensives | 133 (46%) | 124 (18%) | < 0.00001 |
| Blood sample | |||
| Total cholesterol (mmol/l) | 6.58 (1.65) | 6.33 (1.24) | 0.007 |
| Low density lipoprotein cholesterol (mmol/l) | 3.69 (1.75) | 3.67 (1.48) | NS |
| High density lipoprotein cholesterol (mmol/l) | 1.18 (0.44) | 1.30 (0.42) | < 0.00001 |
| Triglycerides (mmol/l) | 2.48 (1.40) | 2.15 (1.33) | 0.0003 |
Values are mean (SD) unless otherwise stated.