Table IB.
Participant characteristics by BP trajectory group.
| Low-Normal N = 1061 | Higher-Normal N = 1049 | Prehypertensive N = 156 | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Age at delivery (yrs) | 34 (4) | 34 (4) | 34 (4) |
| SBP (mmHg) | 105 (7) | 115 (8) | 129 (12) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 22.2 (3.2) | 24.6 (4.6) | 29.8 (8.6) |
| Race (%) | |||
| White | 76 | 75 | 64 |
| Black | 3 | 7 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1 | <1 | <1 |
| Native American | <1 | <1 | 0 |
| Unknown | 14 | 14 | 20 |
| Chronic conditions (%) | |||
| Hypertension | <1 | 1 | 22 |
| Diabetes | <1 | 2 | 1 |
| Heart disease | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Odds Ratio for HDP (95%CI) | reference | 2.74 (1.49–5.04) | 7.27 (3.29–16.06) |
SBP: systolic blood pressure; BMI: body mass index; HDP: hypertensive disorder of pregnancy.