| KOA (n=184) | Control (n=254) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| % female | 79.3% | 66.9% | |
| age (years) | 67.9±9.3 | 63.2±8.4 | |
| Diabetes | 19% | 18.1% | |
| Hypertension | 63% | 39% | p<0.001 |
| Dyslipemia | 30.4% | 29.5% | |
| Obesity | 34.2% | 9.1% | p<0.001 |
| Metabolic syndrome* | 13.6% | 5.1% | p<0.05 |
| CV disease | 8.7% | 3.5% | p<0.05 |
*Diabetes/glucose intolerance + ≥2 of the following: hypertension, dyslipemia, obesity.