Table 1.
Characteristics of FHS Participants at Entry (n=4392)
| Overall (n=4392) | Men (n=2047) | Women (n=2345) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 50.7±2.2 | 50.7±2.2 | 50.8±2.2 |
| Women | 2345 (53.4) | ··· | ··· |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 27.1±5 | 27.9±4.2 | 26.3±5.6 |
| SBP, mm Hg | 125±17 | 128±17 | 123±18 |
| DBP, mm Hg | 80±10 | 82±10 | 77±10 |
| Current smoker | 1184 (29.5) | 557 (29.8) | 627 (29.3) |
| Use of hypertension medication | 579 (13.2) | 304 (14.9) | 275 (11.7) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 198 (5.1) | 113 (6.1) | 85 (4.1) |
| Heart failure | 13 (0.3) | 10 (0.5) | 3 (0.1) |
| Myocardial infarction | 95 (2.2) | 81 (4) | 14 (0.6) |
Values are mean±SD or n (%). BMI indicates body mass index; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; FHA, Framingham Heart Study; SBP, systolic blood pressure.