Table 1.
Baseline Characteristics by Incident Hypertension At Follow‐Up
| Variable | Total | Normotensives | Incident Hypertensives | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n | 3271 | 2886 | 385 | |
| Age, y | 28.7 (4.7) | 28.8 (4.7) | 28.3 (4.3) | 0.075 |
| Males, n (%) | 1712 (52.3) | 1435 (49.7) | 277 (72.0) | <0.001 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 22.4 (3.2) | 22.2 (3.1) | 23.3 (3.3) | <0.001 |
| SBP, mm Hg | 114.4 (11.1) | 113.9 (11.0) | 118.1 (11.2) | <0.001 |
| DBP, mm Hg | 72.0 (8.0) | 71.5 (7.9) | 75.6 (7.8) | <0.001 |
| Smoker, n (%) | 455 (13.9) | 367 (12.7) | 88 (22.9) | <0.001 |
| Drinker, n (%) | 641 (19.6) | 484 (16.8) | 157 (40.8) | <0.001 |
| Follow‐up, y | 5.5 (2.1) | 5.6 (2.2) | 4.9 (1.7) | <0.001 |
Study variables are presented as mean (SD) or n (%). BMI indicates body mass index; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; SBP, systolic blood pressure.