Biological risk factors in different age groups in rural Southern India
| Variables | 25–44 years (%) | 45–64 years (%) | >65 years (%) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age | 189 (39±6) | 833 (58±7.2) | 272 (71±5.4) | 0.000 |
| Sex | M=157 (83.3) | M=551 (66.2) | M=169 (61.9) | 0.000 |
| F=32 (16.7) | F=282 (33.8) | F=103 (38.1) | ||
| Family h/o CHD | 40 (21) | 133 (16) | 19 (7) | 0.00004 |
| Hyper tension | 129 (68.3) | 537 (64.5) | 175 (64.36) | 0.596 |
| LV dysfunction | 76 (40.2) | 324 (25) | 79 (29) | 0.009 |
p<0.05 Significant.
CHD, coronary heart disease; LV, left ventricle.