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General characteristics of the participants
| Variables | Overall | MZ | DZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | 391 | 236 | 155 |
| Age, years (mean, sd) | 62.3 (3.8) | 61.7 (3.6) | 63.2(3.9) |
| Females, % | 59.3 | 61.9 | 55.5 |
| Antihypertensive medications, % | 43.5 | 39.8 | 49.0 |
| SBP, mmHg (mean,sd) * | 150.2 (18.6) | 150.8(17.9) | 149.2(19.7) |
| DBP, mmHg (mean,sd) * | 87.8 (11.0) | 89.0(11.1) | 86.0(10.7) |
SBP and DBP are adjusted (+15 mmHg for SBP and +10 mmHg for DBP) for taking antihypertensive medication.
