Table 1. China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study cohort baseline cardiovascular risk factors according to age and sex.
| (n=10 555) | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| 45–54 | 1582 | 1958 |
| 55–64 | 1731 | 1932 |
| 65–74 | 1251 | 1213 |
| 75–84 | 446 | 417 |
| 85+ | 9 | 16 |
| SBP mean (mm Hg) | ||
| 45–54 | 125.6 | 121.3 |
| 55–64 | 129.9 | 127.3 |
| 65–74 | 132.7 | 133.1 |
| 75–84 | 135.4 | 140.2 |
| TC mean (mmol/L) | ||
| 45–54 | 4.63 | 4.69 |
| 55–64 | 4.61 | 4.99 |
| 65–74 | 4.60 | 5.00 |
| 75–84 | 4.55 | 4.91 |
| BMI mean (kg/m2) | ||
| 45–54 | 24.41 | 24.90 |
| 55–64 | 23.63 | 24.45 |
| 65–74 | 23.08 | 23.96 |
| 75–84 | 21.89 | 22.78 |
| Smoking | 3221 | 427 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 419 | 541 |
BMI, body mass index; SBP, systolic blood pressure; TC, total cholesterol.