Research overview of study participants
| N=2291 | Men N=1016 | Women N=1275 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (year) | 64.6±7.4 | 65.4±7.8 | 64.0±7.0 |
| Homocysteine (µmol/L) | 24.7±18.0 | 29.3±20.8 | 21.0±14.5 |
| Folic acid (nmol/L) | 11.2±13.0 | 10.6±14.7 | 11.6±11.5 |
| Atherosclerosis | 1747 (76.3%) | 854 (84.1%) | 893 (70.0%) |
| Thickening of IMT only | 633 (27.6%) | 265 (26.1%) | 368 (28.9%) |
| Plaque formation only | 982 (42.9%) | 514 (50.6%) | 468 (36.7%) |
| Stenosis or occlusion | 132 (5.8%) | 75 (7.4%) | 57 (4.5%) |
IMT, intima media thickness.