Variables | Cases (n = 506) | Controls (n = 509) | p |
---|---|---|---|
Age, years (mean ± SD) | 59.80 ± 9.08 | 59.80 ± 10.63 | 0.038* |
  ≤ 54 | 262 (51.78%) | 260 (51.08%) |  |
  > 54 | 244 (48.22%) | 249 (48.92%) |  |
Gender | Â | Â | 0.958 |
 Male | 135 (26.68%) | 134 (26.33%) |  |
 Female | 371 (73.32%) | 375 (73.67%) |  |
Clinical parameters | |||
 CRP (mg/L) | 31.05 ± 40.25 |  |  |
 RF (KIU/L) | 164.09 ± 147.21 |  |  |
 ESR (mm/h) | 44.28 ± 30.86 |  |  |
 CCP (RU/ml) | 75.11 ± 60.78 |  |  |