Table 1. Clinical characteristics of the NT and ME groups.
| NT (n=83) | ME (n=30) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 37.7 ± 4.2 | 39.2 ± 4.7 | 0.101 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 23.3 ± 2.8 | 25.4 ± 4.3 | 0.003 |
| SBP (mmHg) | 116.1 ± 6.9 | 138.6 ± 9.2 | <0.001 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 69.1 ± 6.5 | 85.9 ± 9.8 | <0.001 |
| PP (mmHg) | 46.9 ± 5.6 | 52.7 ± 7.3 | <0.001 |
| HR (bpm) | 65.1 ± 9.0 | 72.5 ± 10.5 | <0.001 |
| BaPWV (cm/s) | 1,231.8 ± 112.3 | 1,392.2 ± 163.0 | <0.001 |
| Current smoker (%) | 25.3 | 23.3 | 0.830 |
| Heavy drinker (%) | 17.1 | 23.3 | 0.585 |
| Regular exercise habits (%) | 23.1 | 22.2 | 1.000 |
| Family history of hypertension (%) | 36.6 | 34.5 | 1.000 |
| Hypertension (%) | 3.6 | 10.0 | 0.190 |
| Diabetes (%) | 1.2 | 3.0 | 0.462 |
| Dyslipidemia (%) | 1.2 | 0.0 | 1.000 |
| High job strain (%) | 31.3 | 20.0 | 0.344 |
| Job demand score | 17.9 ± 3.7 | 18.3 ± 4.0 | 0.623 |
| Job control score | 7.8 ± 2.2 | 7.9 ± 2.2 | 0.792 |
NT: normotensive; ME: mildly elevated blood pressure; BMI: body mass index; SBP: systolic blood pressure; DBP: diastolic blood pressure; PP: pulse pressure; HR: heart rate; baPWV: brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity. Values are means ± SD.