Table 1 Specifications of cases and controls
From: The effect of ABCA1gene polymorphisms on ischaemic stroke risk and relationship with lipid profile
| Â | Cases (n = 400) | Controls (n = 487) |
|---|---|---|
Mean age (± SD)§ | 66 (± 11) | 64.2(± 12.3) |
Sex (M:F Ratio)§ | 1.4 | 0.97 |
Hypertension*§ | 41% | 18% |
Diabetes Mellitus**§ | 12.2% | 3.2% |
Total Cholesterol mmol/l (Ave., SD)§ | 5.6 (± 1.3) | 5.8 (± 1.2) |
HDL mmol/l (Ave., SD)§ | 1.2 (± 0.4) | 1.4 (± 0.4) |
LDL mmol/l (Ave., SD) | 3.5 (± 1.2) | 3.5 (± 1.1) |
Total Triglyceride mmol/l (Ave., SD) | 1.7 (± 1.1) | 1.8 (± 1.1) |
Glucose mmol/l§ | 6.4 (± 2.4) | 5.9 (± 1.2) |