Table 1.
Ethnic Differences in Sample Characteristics in the Total Sample
| Variable | African-Americans (N=105) | Caucasian-Americans (N=106) |
|---|---|---|
| Education2 | ||
| BA and Above | 24 (23.1%) | 46 (44.7%) |
| Partial College | 36 (34.6%) | 29 (28.2%) |
| High School Graduate | 34 (32.7%) | 27 (26.2%) |
| Partial High School | 10 (9.6%) | 1 (1.0%) |
| % of Individuals in Block Identified as Black2 | 16.35% (SEM=1.6%) | 6.0% (SEM=.84%) |
| % of Individuals in Block Living Below Poverty Level1 | 19.9% (SEM=1.3%) | 15.8% (SEM=1.1%) |
| Hypertensive1 | 32 (30.5%) | 18 (17.1%) |
| Gender | ||
| Men | 55 (58.5%) | 62 (52.4%) |
| Women | 50 (41.5%) | 44 (47.6%) |
| M±SEM | M±SEM | |
| Age | 38.3 ± 0.7 | 36.8 ± 0.7 |
| BMI2 | 28.6 ± 0.6 | 25.1 ± 0.4 |
| Baseline SBP (mmHg)1 | 130.4 ± 1.6 | 124.3 ± 1.5 |
| Baseline DBP | 77.6 ± 1.1 | 75.0 ± 1.0 |
| Occupational Status | 4.76 ± 0.17 | 3.90 ± 0.18 |
| SBP Pressor Change (mmHg)2 | 32.2 ± 1.6 | 26.6 ± 1.3 |
| DBP Pressor Change (mmHg)2 | 20.3 ± 0.9 | 16.3 ± 0.8 |
| Per Capita Income in Block2 | $16,520 ± $855 | $23,718.58 ± $863 |
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