Table 1.
Characteristics of the study participants at the baseline examination.
| Probands | Siblings | Spouses | Offspring | Parents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of participants | 102 | 172 | 18 | 47 | 186 |
| Age (years) | 40.5±7.6 | 39.4±7.3 | 47.4±6.1 | 23.3±7.1 | 66.1±8.2 |
| Male (%) | 69.6 | 50 | 22.2 | 46.8 | 47.8 |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 23.0±2.8 | 22.3±2.9 | 22.5±3.2 | 19.9±2.5 | 20.4±2.6 |
| Systolic, mmHg | 120.6±11.0 | 107.4±10.5 | 108.6±12.2 | 102.4±10.7 | 123.6±21.6 |
| Diastolic, mmHg | 78.8±7.9 | 70.0±8.2 | 70.6±6.9 | 62.9±8.7 | 70.7±10.8 |
| Mean arterial pressure, mmHg | 92.7±8.2 | 82.4±8.5 | 83.3±7.9 | 76.1±9.0 | 88.3±13.4 |
| 24 h urinary sodium, mmol | 228±11.6 | 213±16.4 | 218±20.8 | 115±23.4 | 124±21.4 |
| 24 h urinary potassium, mmol | 36.8±6.83 | 41.1±9.13 | 39.4±12.3 | 45.6±18.7 | 47.3±17.1 |
Continuous variables are indicated as mean ±SD. BP, blood pressure.