Table 1:
Characteristics of study participants, N=105.
| Characteristics | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | 30 (9) |
| Job, n (%) | |
| - Cane cutter | 83 (79%) |
| - Cane seeder | 22 (21%) |
| Body Mass Index (kg/m2) | 23.48 (2.58) |
| Systolic BP (mmHg) | 112 (10) |
| Diastolic BP (mmHg) | 70 (9) |
| Hypertension a, n (%) | 4 (4%) |
| Blood glucose (mg/dL) | 81.79 (13.69) |
| HbA1c | 5.66% (0.29) |
| - Diabetic, > 6.5%, n (%) | 0 (0%) |
| Pre-employment eGFR b (mL/min/1.73 m2) | 111.11 (15.60) |
a
Defined as systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg.
b
eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) measured prior to the start of the 6-month harvest.