Table 4 Patients with chronic disease risk factors by age group
Risk factor | Total | Age >25 years | Age <25 years | Chi squared |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Smoker | 18 (23.7) | 28.0 | 21.6 | 0.39 |
Overweight (BMI > 25 kg/m2) | 23 (30.7) | 12 (24) | 11(44) | 3.14 |
Hypertension (systolic BP ≥ 140 mmHg or diastolic BP ≥ 90 mmHg) | 16 (21.1) | 8 (15.7) | 8 (32) | 2.67 |
Dyslipidaemia | 22 (27.5) | 12 (36.4) | 19 (21.3) | 2.21 |
Elevated fasting blood glucose | 2 (2.53) | 2 (6.9) | 0(0) | 2.86 |