Table 2.
Included Versus Excluded Sample Characteristics
| Variables | Included (N=2495) | Excluded (N=824) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 65±9 | 71±10 |
| Women, N (%) | 1430 (57) | 419 (51) |
| Nonwhite race/ethnicity, N (%) | 237 (10) | 61 (7) |
| Height, cm | 167±10 | 167±10 |
| Weight, kg | 78±17 | 82±20 |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 27.9±5.2 | 30.0±6.2 |
| Seated blood pressure, mm Hg | ||
| Systolic | 128±17 | 130±18 |
| Diastolic | 74±10 | 71±11 |
| Glucose, mg/dL | 105±22 | 112±30 |
| Total/HDL cholesterol ratio | 3.5±1.0 | 3.5±1.1 |
| Triglycerides, mg/dL a | 100 (73, 138) | 107 (75, 153) |
| Diabetes mellitus, N (%) | 301 (12) | 179 (25) |
| Current smoker, N (%) | 211 (8) | 73 (9) |
| Hypertension treatment, N (%) | 1189 (48) | 619 (75) |
| Lipid treatment, N (%) | 1095 (44) | 490 (60) |
Values are shown as means±SD or number (percent frequency) unless otherwise indicated. HDL indicates high‐density lipoprotein.
a
Median (25th, 75th percentile).