Table 1.
Characteristics of participants.
| Variable | Men (n=6239) | Women (n=8104) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (Mean±SD) | 54.4 ± 5.7 | 53.8 ± 5.7 |
| NonBlack | 77.0% | 71.1% |
| Family History Of CHD | 5.4% | 7.3% |
| History of Hypertension | 34.1% | 36.1% |
| Use of Hypertension Medications | 23.5% | 32.0% |
| Systolic Blood Pressure (mm Hg) | ||
| <120 | 49.2% | 53.8% |
| 120–129 | 22.4% | 19.5% |
| 130–139 | 13.6% | 11.9% |
| 140–159 | 11.4% | 11.2% |
| ≥160 | 3.3% | 3.7% |
| History of Hypercholesterolemia | 18.5% | 20.7% |
| Total Cholesterol (mg/dl) | ||
| <160 | 8.6% | 6.3% |
| 160–199 | 32.5% | 29.2% |
| 200–239 | 37.6% | 37.2% |
| 240–279 | 16.4% | 19.2% |
| ≥280 | 4.9% | 8.1% |
| HDL-Cholesterol (mg/dl) | ||
| <40 | 41.2% | 13.1% |
| 40–49 | 29.5% | 22.5% |
| 50–59 | 17.6% | 25.2% |
| ≥60 | 11.6% | 39.2% |
| History of Diabetes | 6.2% | 7.4% |
| Smoking Status | ||
| Never | 29.2% | 52.7% |
| Former | 43.3% | 22.4% |
| Current | 27.5% | 24.8% |
| Physical Activity | ||
| Often or Very Often | 19.1% | 14.6% |
| Sometimes | 27.6% | 25.1% |
| Seldom or Never | 53.3% | 60.2% |
| Body Mass Index (kg/m2) | ||
| <30 | 77.1% | 69.6% |
| ≥30 | 22.9% | 30.4% |
| Waist Circumference (cm) | ||
| Men <102 | 66.7% | -- |
| Men >102 | 33.3% | -- |
| Women ≤88 | -- | 37.6% |
| Women >88 | -- | 62.4% |