Comparison of characteristics and co-morbidities between urban and rural population
| Urban N=5565 | Rural N=5240 | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | |||
| Male | 2484 (44.6%) | 2273 (43.4%) | 0.188 |
| Female | 3081 (55.4%) | 2967 (56.6%) | |
| Hypertension | 2354 (42.3%) | 2568 (49.0%) | <0.001 |
| Ischaemic heart disease | 211 (3.8%) | 269 (5.1%) | 0.001 |
| Stroke | 59 (1.1%) | 81 (1.5%) | 0.027 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 991 (17.8%) | 810 (15.5%) | 0.001 |
| Smoking | |||
| Never | 4112 (78.3%) | 3680 (72.2%) | <0.001 |
| Current | 564 (10.7%) | 827 (16.2%) | |
| Previous | 579 (11.0%) | 590 (11.6%) | |