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Median levels of blood pressure indices in the rural adult Ghanaian study population stratified by gender and in the combined population.
| Variable | Men | Women | Total | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBP (mmHg) | 122 (111–136) | 120 (108–135) | 121 (109–135) | 0.007 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 75.5 (68.0–84.0) | 75.5 (68.5–84.5) | 75.5 (68.0–84.5) | 0.719 |
| PP (mmHg) | 46.5 (40.5–54.0) | 43.5 (37.0–52.5) | 45.0 (38.0–53.0) | <0.001 |
| MAP (mmHg) | 90.6 (82.7–101) | 90.0 (81.7–101) | 90.3 (75.7–101) | 0.340 |
Data given as median (interquartile range).
