Table 2 Characteristics of the whole sample subdivided in light, moderate andheavy smokers.
From: Prevalence rate of Metabolic Syndrome in a group of light and heavy smokers
Variable | Light smokers | Moderate smokers | Heavy smokers |
|---|---|---|---|
|  | (n = 17) | (n = 41) | (n = 59) |
Age (years) | 39.2 ± 12.7* | 46.2 ± 9.6 | 56.6 ± 7.8 |
BMI (kg/m2) | 22.3 ± 3.5* | 25.6 ± 4. 3 | 26.6 ± 5.1 |
Fat mass (%) | 35.5 ± 10.0 | 40.5 ± 11.9 | 41.1 ± 12.5 |
Waist circumference (cm) | 82.7 ± 12.7* | 92.5 ± 13.3 | 96.5 ± 13.6 |
TG (mg/dL) | 124 ± 49* | 164 ± 72* | 190 ± 44 |
HDL Col (mg/dL) | 52 ± 13 | 46 ± 13 | 45 ± 15 |
Basal glycaemia (mg/dL) | 84 ± 14 | 94 ± 16 | 104 ± 29 |
SBP (mmHg) | 124 ± 11 | 126 ± 13 | 132 ± 13 |
DBP (mmHg) | 82 ± 6 | 83 ± 8 | 84 ± 7 |
Years smoked (years) | 16.6 ± 7.8* | 29.1 ± 9.7* | 40.9 ± 8.6 |
PY3 (n) | 12.5 ± 6.2* | 32.1 ± 9.9* | 63.4 ± 15.0 |