Table 1.
Baseline characteristics, mean (SD) and percentage.
| Male (n = 2509) | Female (n = 2915) | Total (n = 5424) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 68.1 (10.8) | 70.5 (10.3) | 69.4 (10.6) |
| Cardiovascular (CV) risk factors | |||
| Current smoker | 29% | 31% | 30% |
| Hypertension > 140/90 mmHg or medication | 87% | 89% | 88% |
| Hypertension medication use at baseline | 60% | 62% | 61% |
| Baseline systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 147.1 (17.4) | 150.6 (18.6) | 148.9 (18.1) |
| Baseline diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 85.1 (9.0) | 83.9 (8.6) | 84.4 (8.8) |
| TC (mmol/l) | 6.6 (1.3) | 7.1 (1.2) | 6.9 (1.3) |
| LDL-C (mmol/l) | 4.3 (1.2) | 4.7 (1.2) | 4.5 (1.2) |
| TG (mmol/l) | 2.5 (2.0) | 2.2 (1.5) | 2.4 (1.8) |
| HDL-C (mmol/l) | 1.2 (0.3) | 1.5 (0.5) | 1.4 (0.4) |
| HbA1c (%-units) | 6.2 (1.4) | 6.0 (1.4) | 6.1 (1.4) |
| Type 2 diabetes mellitus | 28% | 22% | 25% |
| Age at diabetes onset (years) | 59.7 (10.1) | 61.3 (10.1) | 60.5 (10.1) |
| Diabetes duration (years) | 8.9 (3.5) | 9.5 (3.5) | 9.2 (3.5) |
| Obesity (BMI ≥ 30) | 38% | 42% | 40% |
| CHD (1) | 11% | 8% | 10% |
| Diabetes without CHD (2) | 25% | 21% | 23% |
| Framingham Risk Score >20% without CHD or diabetes (3) | 12% | 2% | 7% |
| Any of the criteria (1) - (3) | 46% | 30% | 38% |
To convert the values for cholesterol to mg/dL, multiply by 1/0.02586. To convert the values for triglycerides to mg/dL, multiply by 1/0.01129.
TC = total cholesterol, LDL-C = low-density lipoprotein, TG = triglycerides, HDL-C = high-density lipoprotein.