Table 2.
Characteristics of genotyped participants in KEEPS
| Covariate | n | Mean ± SD | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age at menopause, yr | 609 | 51.3 ± 2.5 | 42.2–57.5 |
| Time past menopause, yr | 610 | 1.43 ± 0.72 | 0.5–3.0 |
| Weighted menopausal symptom score | 610 | 12.7 ± 6.8 | 0.00–33.0 |
| Smoking status (current cigarette smoker) | 610 | 39 (6.4%) | |
| Waist circumference, cm | 602 | 84.9 ± 11.8 | 57.2–120.0 |
| Body mass index, kg/mm2 | 610 | 26.3 ± 4.3 | 16.9–40.0 |
| Systolic blood pressure, mmHg | 610 | 119.0 ± 15.1 | 82.0–189.0 |
| Diastolic blood pressure, mmHg | 610 | 74.9 ± 9.3 | 50.0–113.0 |
| Fasting blood glucose, mg/dl | 610 | 89.4 ± 9.8 | 55.0–126.0 |
| HDL cholesterol, mg/dl | 610 | 65.4 ± 17.4 | 24.00–129.0 |
| LDL cholesterol, mg/dl | 610 | 128.7 ± 30.1 | 11.0–194.0 |
| Triglycerides, mg/dl | 610 | 89.7 ± 50.2 | 7.0–374.0 |
Data are shown as means ± SD, n, number of genotyped individuals; KEEPS, Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study.