TABLE 1.
General characteristics of the Afro-Caribbean participants in the Tobago Family Health Study
| Total (N = 471) | Men (N = 187) | Women (N = 284) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 42.7 ± 16.8 | 42.8 ± 16.9 | 42.6 ± 16.8 |
| Anthropometric | |||
| BMI (kg/m2) | 28.3 ± 6.4 | 26.7 ± 4.9 | 29.4 ± 7.0* |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 89.9 ± 15.4 | 90.1 ± 12.4 | 89.7 ± 17.2 |
| Lifestyle | |||
| Alcohol use (>1 drink/week) (%) | 13.2 | 28.9 | 2.8* |
| Current smoking (%) | 4.9 | 11.4 | 0.7* |
| TV viewing (h/week) | 15.9 ± 8.0 | 16.6 ± 8.5 | 15.5 ± 7.7 |
| Time spent walking per week (min/week) | 47.9 ± 96.7 | 52.6 ± 72.7 | 44.8 ± 109.8 |
| Reproductive | |||
| Use of oral contraceptives (%) | N/A | N/A | 33.1 |
| Ever pregnant (%) | N/A | N/A | 76.7 |
| Number of pregnancies | N/A | N/A | 3.5 ± 2.6 |
| Postmenopausal status (%) | N/A | N/A | 31.6 |
| Lipoprotein levels | |||
| TRIG (mg/dl) | 89 ± 46 | 92 ± 50 | 86.2 ± 43.6 |
| HDL-C (mg/dl) | 40 ± 13 | 41 ± 12 | 39.6 ± 13.2 |
| LDL-C (mg/dl) | 133 ± 42 | 130 ± 40 | 134 ± 43 |
| Medical conditions | |||
| Obesitya (%) | 33.5 | 19.8 | 42.6* |
| Diabetesb (%) | 15.4 | 12.4 | 17.2 |
| Hypertensionc (%) | 28.6 | 30.4 | 27.4 |
Values are unadjusted means (SEM). * P-value for gender difference <0.001.
a
BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2.
b
Fasting glucose of ≥126 mg/dl and/or use of insulin/hypoglycemic medications.
c
Systolic blood pressure of ≥140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure of ≥90 mmHg or currently taking antihypertensive medications.