Table 1.
Participant characteristics
| Characteristic | Overall, n=48 | Men, n=24 | Women, n=24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years), mean (SD) | 22.81 (4.60) | 24.54 (5.03) | 21.08 (3.41) |
| BMI, mean (SD) | 26.33 (5.70) | 26.33 (4.88) | 26.33 (6.53) |
| Resting BP (mmHg), mean (SD) | |||
| Systolic | 123.63 (12.74) | 130.44 (10.35) | 116.81 (11.29) |
| Diastolic | 75.10 (9.79) | 76.40 (11.57) | 73.81 (11.29) |
| Ethnic background, n (%) | |||
| Caucasian | 26 (54.2) | 17 (70.8) | 9 (37.5) |
| African American | 16 (33.3) | 5 (20.8) | 11 (45.8) |
| Asian/Pacific | 4 (8.3) | 1 (4.2) | 3 (12.5) |
| Islander | |||
| Hispanic | 2 (4.2) | 1 (4.2) | 1 (4.2) |
| Education, n (%) | |||
| College graduate | 8 (16.7) | 20 (83.3) | 0 (0) |
| In college | 40 (83.3) | 4 (16.7) | 24 (100) |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; BP, blood pressure; SD, standard deviation.