Table 3.
Differences in cardiometabolic risk profile based on birthplace among blacks with metabolic syndrome
| Variable | FBB (Mean ± SE) | USB (Mean ± SE) | F | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMI | 32.76 ± 0.35 | 35.41 ± 0.44 | 22.57 | <0.001*** |
| Systolic BP | 136.70 ± 0.77 | 132.83 ± 0.98 | 9.60 | 0.002** |
| Diastolic BP | 76.54 ± 0.49 | 75.19 ± 0.62 | 2.91 | 0.088 |
| Glucose | 146.46 ± 3.37 | 135.02 ± 4.27 | 4.40 | 0.036* |
| LDL | 104.91 ± 1.64 | 102.81 ± 2.08 | 0.62 | 0.430 |
| HDL | 47.00 ± 0.73 | 46.48 ± 0.92 | 0.19 | 0.661 |
| Triglycerides | 137.33 ± 3.40 | 141.36 ± 4.30 | 0.54 | 0.464 |
| Hba1c | 8.95 ± 0.48 | 8.15 ± 0.60 | 1.08 | 0.299 |
BMI body mass index, systolic BP systolic blood pressure, diastolic BP diastolic blood pressure, LDL low-density lipoprotein, HDL high-density lipoprotein, Hba1c glycated hemoglobin
* p < 0.05; ** p < 0.01; *** p < 0.001