Conventional risk factors

n = 100

Homocysteine (µmol/L) Mean ± SD

p value

Hypertensives

30

42.76 ± 17.77

0.10

Non-Hypertensives

70

41.36 ± 15.20

Diabetics

25

40.35 ± 17.72

0.33

Non-Diabetics

75

41.43 ± 15.20

Smokers

60

43.32 ± 11.32

0.31

Non Smokers

40

44.22 ± 7.20

Alcoholics

25

39.32 ± 11.72

0.21

Non Alcoholics

75

40.86 ±15.28