Table 1 Characteristics of Generation Scotland groups studied
Group | Age | Sex distribution %M: %F | BMI | Total cholesterol (mmol/l) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
High cholesterol (n = 193) | 44 (21–88) | 41/59 | 26.9 (18.7-47.4) | 8.1 (7.0-12.0) |
Control (n = 192) | 45 (21–84) | 42/58 | 26.4 (14.2-44.6) | 5.2 (5.0-5.3) |
Cholesterol-therapy (n = 232) | 60 (30–88) | 43/57 | 28.1 (18.1-56.6) | 5.9 (5.5-9.5) |