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Characteristics [mean (standard deviation)] by sex of HAPI Heart Study participants.
| Trait | Women (n=408) | Men (n=460) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yrs) | 45.4 (14.2) | 42.2 (13.6) | 0.0007 |
| Body Mass Index (kg/m2) | 27.8 (5.5) | 25.6 (3.2) | <0.0001 |
| Percent Body Fat (%) | 34.4 (6.4) | 18.4 (6.5) | <0.0001 |
| Uric Acid (mg/dl) | 3.71 (0.9) | 4.54 (1.0) | <0.0001 |
| SBP (mmHg) | 121.4 (16.9) | 121.5 (12.6) | 0.9775 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 75.8 (8.4) | 77.6 (8.8) | 0.0019 |
| Triglycerides (mg/dl) | 73.8 (45.4) | 63.9 (37.3) | 0.0005 |
