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Baseline characteristics of African American participants by cohort
| Characteristics | ARIC, n = 3764 | JHS, n = 2133 | MESA, n = 1544 | WHI, n = 7923 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y* | 53 (6) | 50 (12) | 62 (10) | 61 (7) |
| Sex, % female | 66 | 61 | 54 | 100 |
| SCT, % | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
| Body mass index, kg/m2* | 29.4 (6.1) | 32.3 (7.7) | 30.2 (5.9) | 30.8 (6.3) |
| Current smoker, % | 30 | 15 | 18 | 12 |
| Hypertension, % | 53 | 54 | 59 | 52 |
| Diabetes mellitus, % | 18 | 18 | 18 | 10 |
Mean (standard deviation).
