Table 2.
Summary of Biomarkers and Relevant Sample Size, Wave I, VHAS
| Biomarker | N |
|---|---|
| Body measures | |
| Height | 2267 |
| Weight | 2270 |
| Percent body fat | 2018 |
| Mid-upper arm circumference | 2278 |
| Calf circumference | 2241 |
| Waist circumference | 2272 |
| Hip circumference | 2272 |
| Functional measures | |
| Peak expiratory flow | 2250 |
| Grip strength | 2251 |
| Blood pressure (systolic, diastolic, pulse) | 2323 |
| Point-of-care measures | |
| Complete Blood Count (CBC) | 2207 |
| Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) | 1964 |
| Samples retained for laboratory testing | |
| Plasma | 2208 |
| Buffy coat (peripheral blood mononuclear cells) | 2210 |
| Hair | 2215 |