General Characteristics of Patients and Controls
| . | Patients With MI (n = 84) . | Controls (n = 388) . |
|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | ||
| Mean | 39.6 | 37.7 |
| Range | 23-44 | 19-44 |
| Premenopausal | 57 (68) | 343 (88) |
| Current smokers | 62 (74) | 87 (22) |
| Currently treated for | ||
| Hypertension | 14 (17) | 10 (3) |
| Hypercholesterolemia | 2 (2) | 2 (1) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 6 (7) | 3 (1) |
| Obese | 51 (62) | 104 (27) |
| . | Patients With MI (n = 84) . | Controls (n = 388) . |
|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | ||
| Mean | 39.6 | 37.7 |
| Range | 23-44 | 19-44 |
| Premenopausal | 57 (68) | 343 (88) |
| Current smokers | 62 (74) | 87 (22) |
| Currently treated for | ||
| Hypertension | 14 (17) | 10 (3) |
| Hypercholesterolemia | 2 (2) | 2 (1) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 6 (7) | 3 (1) |
| Obese | 51 (62) | 104 (27) |
Missing are data on BMI in three controls and on hypercholesterolemia in one control. Percentages are in parentheses.