| Parameters | Group A (n = 43) | Group B (n = 57) | P value |
| Age (years) |
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| Mean ± SD | 45.56 ± 13.79 | 37.46 ± 14.46 | 0.006** |
| Range | 20.00 - 73.00 | 18.00 - 71.00 |
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| Sex |
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| Male | 27 (62.8) | 37 (64.9) | 0.827** |
| Female | 16 (37.2) | 20 (35.1) |
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| BMI (kg/m*) |
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| Mean ± SD | 21.97 ± 3.53 | 21.76 ± 2.93 | 0.740** |
| Range | 15.55 - 34.63 | 15.20 - 30.61 |
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| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) |
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| Mean ± SD | 141.40 ± 23.46 | 128.77 ± 19.94 | 0.005** |
| Range | 90.00 - 200.00 | 90.00 - 170.00 |
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| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) |
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| Mean ± SD | 87.56 ± 11.72 | 81.40 ± 11.75 | 0.011* |
| Range | 60.00 - 120.00 | 60.00 - 100.00 |
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