Table 1.
Sample Characteristics
| Variables | Men (N=1065) | Women (N=1430) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 65±9 | 66±9 |
| Nonwhite race/ethnicity, N (%) | 90 (8) | 147 (10) |
| Height, cm | 175±7 | 161±6 |
| Weight, kg | 87±15 | 71±15 |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 28.5±4.5 | 27.4±5.6 |
| Seated blood pressure, mm Hg | ||
| Systolic | 129±16 | 127±18 |
| Diastolic | 76±10 | 73±10 |
| Glucose, mg/dL | 109±24 | 102±20 |
| Total/HDL cholesterol ratio | 3.7±1.1 | 3.3±1.0 |
| Triglycerides, mg/dL a | 101 (73, 144) | 99 (73, 135) |
| Diabetes mellitus, N (%) | 171 (16) | 130 (9) |
| Current smoker, N (%) | 82 (8) | 129 (9) |
| Hypertension treatment, N (%) | 543 (51) | 646 (45) |
| Lipid treatment, N (%) | 517 (49) | 578 (40) |
Values are shown as means±SD or number (percent frequency) unless otherwise indicated. HDL indicates high‐density lipoprotein.
a
Median (25th, 75th percentile).