Table 1.
Characteristics of study participants
| Variables | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 48.37 ± 14.6 | 47.02 ± 15.1 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 32.47 ± 7.6 | 30.52 ± 6.2 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 106.43 ± 17.4 | 103.84 ± 16.3 |
| Waist to hip ratio | 0.94 ± 0.07 | 0.98 ± 0.09 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 123.36 ± 19.9 | 126.19 ± 17.3 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 68.55 ± 9.5 | 71.94 ± 11.2 |
| Serum (mg/dl) | ||
| Creatinine | 0.76 ± 0.5 | 1.01 ± 0.9 |
| Glucose | 102.57 ± 39.2 | 110.36 ± 49.7 |
| Triglycerides | 122.33 ± 67 | 141.11 ± 112 |
| HDL | 50.32 ± 13.1 | 44.61 ± 13.7 |
| Uric acid | 4.94 ± 1.3 | 6.10 ± 1.3 |
| Individuals who (%) | ||
| Smoke | 10 | 10 |
| Take alcohol | 22 | 21 |
| Are diabetic | 13 | 9 |
| Take hypertension medication | 17 | 8 |
| Have hyperuricemia | 13 | 9 |
Data are presented as mean ± sd.