Table 2. Pulse wave velocity according to socioeconomic and demographic variables at 30 years of age.
The 1982 Pelotas (Brazil) Birth Cohort Study.
| Variables | N | Mean Pulse Wave Velocity in m/s (sd) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | P = 0.06 | |
| Male | 805 | 6.47(1.10) |
| Female | 771 | 6.37 (1.08) |
| Skin colour | P = 0.01 | |
| White | 1185 | 6.38 (1.07) |
| Non-white | 389 | 6.54 (1.15) |
| Family income (minimum wage) | P = 0.21 | |
| ≤1 | 299 | 6.36 (1.0) |
| 1.1–3 | 794 | 6.46 (1.07) |
| 3.1–6 | 299 | 6.42 (1.20 |
| 6.1–10 | 93 | 6.53 (1.05) |
| >10 | 84 | 6.21(1.31) |
| Achieved schooling (years) | P = 0.07 | |
| 0–4 | 104 | 6.20 (0.85) |
| 5–8 | 309 | 6.48 (1.12) |
| 9–11 | 458 | 6.48 (1.02) |
| ≥12 | 684 | 6.39 (1.16) |