Table 1.
PARC and CHS Participant Baseline Characteristics
| Characteristic | PARC stage 1 | PARC stage 2 | CHS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 909 | 773 | 4,333 |
| Mean age (years) | 62 ± 14 | 63 ± 13 | 73 ± 6 |
| Female sex (%) | 32 | 25 | 57 |
| Current smokers (%) | 14 | 14 | 11 |
| Hormone replacement therapy use (%) | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 28.6 ± 5.3 | 28.8 ± 5.3 | 26.4 ± 4.5 |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dl) | 215 ± 37 | 215 ± 39 | 212 ± 39 |
| LDL cholesterol (mg/dl) | 132 ± 28 | 133 ± 31 | 130 ± 36 |
| HDL cholesterol (mg/dl) | 42 ± 14 | 40 ± 13 | 54 ± 16 |
| Triglycerides (mg/dl) | 182 ± 122 | 186 ± 125 | 144 ± 79 |
| CRP level (mg/l) | 0.89 ± 1.52 | 0.69 ± 1.27 | 3.4 ± 5.9 |
Data are presented as number (%) or mean ± standard deviation, unless otherwise indicated.