Table 1.
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | Total (n = 2047) | ABPM (sub-sample) |
|---|---|---|
| Total (n = 886) | ||
| Age, years | 59.8 (5.5) | 59.9 (5.5) |
| Gender, male n (%) | 1008 (49.2) | 401 (45.3) |
| BMI, n (%) | ||
| Underweight/normal (<25 kg/m2) | 447 (21.9) | 195 (22.0) |
| Overweight (25–30 kg/m2) | 925 (45.3) | 380 (42.9) |
| Obese (≥30 kg/m2) | 668 (32.8) | 310 (35.0) |
| Office SBP, mmHg | 129.6 (16.9) | 134.7 (17.7) |
| Office DBP, mmHg | 80.1 (9.8) | 83.1 (10.2) |
| Hypertension, n (%) | 951 (46.5) | 528 (59.7) |
| Microalbuminuria | 215 (10.6) | 62 (7.0) |
Data are mean (SD). BMI:body mass index, ABPM ambulatory blood pressure monitor. Hypertension: ≥140/90 mmHg and/or on antihypertensive treatment