Table 1.
Study Sample Characteristics
| Women (n = 1603) | Men (n = 1721) | |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous characteristics, mean (SD) | ||
| Age, y | 52.2 (9.9) | 49.7 (10.6) |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 27.1 (5.8) | 28.4 (4.5) |
| VAT, cm3 | 1365 (834) | 2237 (1017) |
| SAT, cm3 | 3150 (1515) | 2637 (1204) |
| VAT HU | −92.5 (4.4) | −95.2 (4.5) |
| SAT HU | −102.3 (5.1) | −99.6 (4.4) |
| Systolic BP, mm Hg | 120 (18) | 123 (15) |
| Diastolic BP, mm Hg | 74 (9) | 78 (9) |
| Total cholesterol, mg/dL | 198 (37) | 195 (34) |
| HDL cholesterol, mg/dL | 61 (17) | 46 (12) |
| Categorical characteristics, n (%) | ||
| Hypertension | 427 (26.7) | 547 (31.8) |
| Diabetes | 88 (5.5) | 126 (7.3) |
| Hypertension treatment | 300 (18.7) | 341 (19.8) |
| Current smoker | 199 (12.4) | 232 (13.5) |