Demographic characteristics
| RA group (n=53) | Control group (n=24) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, mean ± SD | 55.54±9.11 | 52.81±6.61 | 0.172 |
| Women, n (%) | 51 (96.2) | 26 (96.3) | 0.988 |
| Body Mass Index, mean ± SD | 27.53±5.85 | 28.05±4.66 | 0.956 |
| Hypertension, n (%) | 18 (33.96) | 5 (18.5) | 0.149 |
| Type 2 Diabetes mellitus, n (%) | 7 (13.2) | 4 (14.8) | 0.844 |