Table 1.
Participant Characteristics in the Cooper Center Longitudinal Study
| Characteristic | Men (n=49 307) | Women (n=17 064) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 44 (38, 51) | 44 (37, 52) |
| Systolic BP, mm Hg | 120 (112, 130) | 110 (102, 120) |
| Diastolic BP, mm Hg | 80 (76, 88) | 76 (70, 82) |
| Total cholesterol, mg/dL | 205 (180, 232) | 196 (173, 222) |
| Diabetes mellitus, % | 5 | 2 |
| Smoking, % | 18 | 9 |
| Fitness level in METs | 11.3 (9.9, 13.1) | 9.4 (8.1, 10.8) |
| Framingham risk score | ||
| <5%, % | 59 | 95 |
| <10%, % | 81 | 97 |
| 10–20%, % | 13 | 0 |
| >20% or diabetes mellitus, % | 6 | 2 |
| Abnormal exercise ECG, n (%) | 2686 (5) | 899 (5) |
| CVD deaths, n (%) | 1462 (3) | 159 (1) |
| All-cause deaths, n (%) | 4134 (8) | 615 (4) |
| Follow-up period, y | 17 (7, 25) | 12 (5, 22) |
Data are presented as median (25th, 75th percentile) or percentages. BP indicates blood pressure; METs, metabolic equivalent tasks; and CVD, cardiovascular disease.