Table 5.
Comparison of the study sample that had BP status measured at ages 5 and 18 years and those who did not
| Baseline variables (5 years) | Number | BP status at both ages 5 and 18 years | Number | No BP status at both ages 5 and 18 years | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBP (mmHg) | 895 | 108 ± 13 | 7 | 109 ± 15 | 0.8524 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 859 | 63 ± 8 | 7 | 812 (64 ± 8) | 0.6664 |
| Height (cm) | 859 | 107.8 ± 4.5 | 80 | 812 (106.9 ± 3.2) | 0.0722 |
| Weight (kg) | 859 | 18.3 ± 2.3 | 210 | 812 (18.2 ± 2.0) | 0.6855 |
| BMI | 859 | 15.6 ± 1.3 | 80 | 812 (16.1 ± 1.6) | 0.0012 |
| Sex: Males (%) | 429 | 50.0 | 406 | 50.0 | 0.981 |
| Females (%) | 430 | 50.1 | 406 | 50.0 |
t-test and chi square test conducted for continuous variables and categorical variable, respectively