Table 1. Baseline characteristics of the participants.
| Characteristic | All participants (n = 7,822) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sex (male) | 3,627 (46.4) | |
| Age, yr | 51.7 ± 0.1 | |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 24.5 ± 0.04 | |
| WC, cm | 82.2 ± 0.1 | |
| Smoker | ||
| Never | 4,621 (59.9) | |
| Previous | 1,132 (14.7) | |
| Current | 1,965 (25.5) | |
| Alcohol drinker | ||
| Never | 3,592 (46.3) | |
| Previous | 465 (6.0) | |
| Current | 3,699 (47.7) | |
| Hypertension diagnosis | 1,036 (13.3) | |
| Dyslipidemia diagnosis | 185 (2.4) | |
| Family history of cancer | 183 (2.3) | |
| Total cholesterol, mg/dL | 190.9 ± 0.4 | |
| HDL-cholesterol, mg/dL | 45.0 ± 0.1 | |
| Triglyceride, mg/dL | 157.8 ± 1.1 | |
| HbA1c, % | 5.61 ± 0.01 | |
Values are presented as number (%) or mean ± standard deviation.
BMI, body mass index; WC, waist circumference; HDL, high-density lipoprotein; HbA1c, hemoglobin A1c.