Table 1. Characteristics of participants, by blood pressure classification.
ELSA-Brasil, 2008–2010 (n = 7,655).
| Variables | Normotensive (n = 6,732) | Elevated blood pressure (n = 923) | Value of p* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean±SD | Mean±SD | ||
| Age (in years) | 50±8 | 53±9 | <0,001 |
| Weight (kg) | 71.7±13.3 | 76.7±14.9 | <0,001 |
| Income per capita (R$) | 1745±1417 | 1384±1248 | <0,001 |
| Body Mass Index (kg/m2) | 26±3.9 | 27.4±4.2 | <0,001 |
| Waist Circumference (cm) | 88.6±11.1 | 94.4±11.5 | <0,001 |
| Alcohol consumption (g/week) | 100±108 | 149±148 | <0,001 |
| Family history of hypertension (%) | 68.2 | 69.3 | 0,487 |
| Current alcohol users (%) | 62.3 | 71.5 | <0,001 |
| Smoking (%) | 14.5 | 16.8 | 0,004 |
| Excessive drinkers (%)a | 12.5 | 24.6 | <0,001 |
| Binge drinking (%)a | 23.6 | 36.1 | <0,001 |
| More frequent alcohol consumption with meals (%)a | 40.1 | 29.6 | <0,001 |
| Higher education (%) | 55.2 | 36.9 | <0,001 |
| Strong physical activity practice (%) | 10.5 | 6.5 | <0,001 |
a n = 4,857
R$: Brazilian reais; 2009 conversion rate of 1.8 Brazilian reais = 1 US dollar.
*p-value from Student’s T and chi-square tests.