| Exclusive ST user (N = 93) | Non user of tobacco (N = 118) | O.R.* (95%C.I) | P value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mean body weight (Kg) | 51.8 ± 10.4 | 53.2 ± 12.5 | - | 0.386 |
Family history of HTN | 5.4% (n = 5) | 6.77% (n = 8) | - | 0.779 |
regular exercise | 12.9% (n = 12) | 11.86% (n = 14) | - | 0.835 |
Mean systolic B.P(mmHg) | 139.2 ± 17.4 | 135.7 ± 18.8 | - | 0.16 |
Mean diastolic B.P(mmHg) | 86.8 ± 11.5 | 82.6 ± 11.5 | - | 0.01 |
Systolic HTN prevalence | 43% (n = 40) | 36.4% (n = 43) | 1.4 (0.8-2.7) | 0.39 |
Diastolic HTN prevalence | 40.9% (n = 38) | 22.9% (n = 27) | 2.7 (1.4-4.9) | 0.0018 |