Table 1.
Clinical Characteristics of FHS Participants by Tonometry Acquisition
| Characteristic | No Tonometry (n=1127) | Had Tonometry (n=2970) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 69±13 | 64±12 | <0.0001 |
| Male sex, % | 42 | 44 | 0.28 |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 28.2±5.0 | 27.9±5.3 | 0.22 |
| Prevalent CVD, % | 20 | 17 | 0.01 |
| Systolic blood pressure, mm Hg | 128±19 | 129±20 | 0.22 |
| Diastolic blood pressure, mm Hg | 72±10 | 73±10 | <0.0001 |
| Use of antihypertensive medications, % | 40 | 37 | 0.11 |
| Diabetes, % | 12 | 11 | 0.43 |
| Current smoking, % | 12 | 13 | 0.44 |
| Total cholesterol, mg/dL | 198±36 | 199±37 | 0.63 |
| HDL cholesterol, mg/dL | 51±16 | 54±17 | <0.0001 |
Continuous data presented as mean±SD. CVD indicates cardiovascular disease; FHS, Framingham Heart Study; HDL, high‐density lipoprotein.