Table 2. Study sample characteristics.
| Men (n = 779) | Women (n = 889) | Total (n = 1668) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 46.5 ± 12.1 | 46.6 ± 12.5 | 46.5 ± 12.3 |
| Occupational background, % | |||
| Nomad | 38.4 | 38.0 | 38.2 |
| Farmer | 52.6 | 48.1 | 50.2 |
| Non-manual worker | 9.0 | 13.8 | 11.6 |
| BP variables | |||
| SBP, mm Hg | 137 ± 22 | 135 ± 26 | 136 ± 24 |
| DBP, mm Hg | 87 ± 13 | 84 ± 13 | 85 ± 13 |
| Hypertension, % | 50.1 | 41.1 | 45.3 |
| mTCR, % | 55.3 | 42.9 | 48.7 |
| Antihypertensive agent, % | 8.1 | 17.4 | 13.1 |
| UA variables | |||
| UA level, mmol/L | 306 ± 74 | 236 ± 69 | 269 ± 80 |
| Hyperuricemia, % | 7.8 | 5.1 | 6.4 |
| Salt intake daily, g | 18.9 ± 17.6 | 16.5 ± 10.1 | 17.6 ± 14.2 |
| Smoking, % | 55.5 | 2.6 | 27.3 |
| Drinking, % | 28.8 | 0.6 | 13.7 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 25.7 ± 4.3 | 26.9 ± 5.1 | 26.3 ± 4.8 |
| TC, mmol/L | 5.28 ± 0.95 | 4.95 ± 0.93 | 5.10 ± 0.96 |
| Fasting blood glucose, mmol/L | 5.33 ± 0.80 | 5.14 ± 0.74 | 5.23 ± 0.77 |
| Blood Cr, mmol/L | 74.0 ± 11.8 | 62.3 ± 34.9 | 67.7 ± 27.4 |
Values are means ± SD and percent.