Table 3.
Mean (± S.D.) Quantitative Phenotypes in Canadian Inuit According to GNB3 825T Genotype
| 825C/C plus 825C/T | 825T/T | Bonferroni P < 0.05a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 162 | 51 | |
| Weight (kg) | 66.5 ± 13.0 | 68.7 ± 13.5 | no |
| BMI (kg/m2} | 26.3 ± 4.3 | 27.9 ± 4.6 | yes |
| Waist girth (cm) | 87.6 ± 12.0 | 91.2 ± 12.7 | yes |
| Hip girth (cm) | 100.2 ± 8.3 | 103.9 ± 9.1 | yes |
| WHR | 0.87 ± 0.07 | 0.88 ± 0.06 | no |
| Subscapular skinfold (mm) | 19.7 ± 11.1 | 24.3 ± 11.8 | yes |
| Triceps skinfold (mm) | 19.9 ± 9.2 | 24.3 ± 9.6 | yes |
| STR | 1.12 ± 0.64 | 1.05 ± 0.36 | no |
| Blood pressure (mmHg) | |||
| systolic | 120 ± 17.0 | 119 ± 14.6 | no |
| diastolic | 75.5 ± 10.4 | 75.9 ± 10.0 | no |
| Percent with hypertension | 6.2 | 8.8 | no |
a
Bonferroni-adjusted probability of a significant difference between the means of the two genotype classes.