Table 2 Comparison of the study and control groups in terms of demographics and laboratory findings
From: Serum catalase, thiol and myeloperoxidase levels in children passively exposed to cigarette smoke
|  |  | Study Group (n = 41) | Control Group (n = 30) | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | Mean ± SD | 10,15 ± 3,77 | 10,20 ± 3,45 | a 0,951 |
Min-Max (Median) | 5–17 (10) | 4–16 (10,5) | ||
BMI (kg/m2) | Mean ± SD | 18,07 ± 3,64 | 17,73 ± 3,19 | b 0,694 |
Min-Max (Median) | 12,89–28,4 (16,62) | 13,13–24,28 (16,43) | ||
Total Cholesterol (mg/dl) | Mean ± SD | 149,38 ± 24,25 | 148,50 ± 24,9 | a 0,885 |
Min-Max (Median) | 96–206 (149,5) | 90–207 (149) | ||
LDL Cholesterol (mg/dl) | Mean ± SD | 89,32 ± 23,91 | 83,59 ± 21,9 | a 0,322 |
Min-Max (Median) | 43–150 (85) | 32–126 (89) | ||
Cotinine/creatinine ratio (ng/mg) | Mean ± SD | 1,27 ± 1,16 | 0,22 ± 0,66 | b 0,001 |
Min-Max (Median) | 0–5,19 (0,78) | 0–2,52 (0) | ||
| Â | Â | n (%) | n (%) | Â |
Gender | Male | 17 (41,5) | 12 (40,0) | c 1,000 |
Female | 24 (58,5) | 18 (60,0) | ||
|  | < 1000 TL | 13 (31,7) | 7 (23,3) | d 0,726 |
Income | 1000–2000 TL | 20 (48,8) | 17 (56,7) | |
|  | > 2000 TL | 8 (19,5) | 6 (20,0) |