Serum folic acid level and cardiovascular disease risk factors by sex
| Variable | Total (n=3,697) | Male (n=1,606) | Female (n=2,091) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 54.53±0.17 | 54.18±0.22 | 54.86±0.23 | 0.702 |
| Folic acid (ng/mL) | 7.68±0.07 | 6.65±0.09 | 8.67±0.09 | <0.001 |
| 10 year ASCVD risk (%) | 7.36±0.15 | 9.79±0.21 | 5.02±0.18 | <0.001 |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dL) | 199.36±0.68 | 198.67±0.97 | 200.02±0.89 | 0.004 |
| HDL cholesterol (mg/dL) | 50.71±0.24 | 47.09±0.31 | 54.20±0.33 | <0.001 |
| Triglyceride (mg/dL) | 147.90±2.34 | 172.18±4.05 | 124.58±2.26 | <0.001 |
| LDL cholesterol (mg/dL) | 120.64±1.55 | 121.12±1.74 | 119.62±3.06 | 0.552 |
| HbA1C (%) | 5.78±0.02 | 5.83±0.03 | 5.74±0.02 | <0.001 |
| Systolic BP (mmHg) | 120.19±0.31 | 121.74±0.45 | 118.70±0.43 | <0.001 |
| Diastolic BP (mmHg) | 77.78±0.19 | 80.10±0.29 | 75.56±0.25 | <0.001 |
Values are presented as mean±standard error.
ASCVD, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease; HDL, high-density lipoprotein; LDL, low-density lipoprotein; HbA1C, hemoglobin A1C; BP, blood press.
P-values for categorical variables tested by t-test.