Table 4.
Gender-based differences in cardiometabolic risk profile among blacks with metabolic syndrome, adjusting for age differences
| Variable | Men (mean ± SE) | Women (mean ± SE) | F | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMI | 33.93 ± 0.46 | 34.24 ± 0.32 | 0.31 | 0.579 |
| Systolic BP | 135.22 ± 1.02 | 134.31 ± 0.70 | 0.53 | 0.466 |
| Diastolic BP | 76.67 ± 0.65 | 75.05 ± 0.45 | 4.20 | 0.041* |
| Glucose | 146.53 ± 4.48 | 134.95 ± 3.07 | 4.55 | 0.033* |
| LDL | 98.49 ± 2.18 | 109.24 ± 1.49 | 16.60 | <0.001*** |
| HDL | 42.77 ± 0.97 | 50.71 ± 0.66 | 46.01 | <0.001*** |
| Triglycerides | 148.10 ± 4.51 | 130.60 ± 3.09 | 10.25 | 0.001** |
| Hba1c | 8.31 ± 0.63 | 8.78 ± 0.43 | 0.38 | 0.539 |
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