Table 1.
Comparison of maternal demographics, anthropometrics, and medical history between cohorts. Body mass index (BMI), millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
| Women with preeclampsia (n = 32) | Women without preeclampsia (n = 46) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race, white (%) | 96.9 | 95.7 | 0.39 |
| Ethnicity, non-hispanic (%) | 93.8 | 100 | 0.04* |
| Weight at study visit (lbs.) | 173.3 | 160.4 | 0.10 |
| Average BMI at study visit (kg/m2) | 30.0 | 26.3 | 0.02* |
| Participants reporting no chronic conditions (%) | 18.8 | 41.3 | 0.05* |
| Participants reporting never smoking (%) | 62.5 | 76.1 | 0.11 |
| Average time postpartum at study visit (years) | 1.64 | 1.63 | 0.47 |
| Mean systolic blood pressure at study visit (mmHg) | 120.1 | 110.5 | 0.0003* |
| Mean diastolic blood pressure at study visit (mmHg) | 68.0 | 61.0 | 0.0003* |
*
Significant by t test or chi-square test.