Table 1.
Basic characteristics of participants.
| Variables | Total (n = 6250) | Non-Stroke (n = 6022) | Stroke (n = 228) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, year (mean ± SD) | 61.0 ± 9.2 | 60.9 ± 9.2 | 63.9 ± 9.4 |
| BMI, kg/m2 (mean ± SD) | 23.9 ± 3.9 | 23.9 ± 3.9 | 24.1 ± 3.8 |
| Sex (%) | |||
| Male | 47.0 | 46.6 | 57.9 |
| Female | 53.0 | 53.4 | 42.1 |
| Educational status (%) | |||
| Junior high school or below | 88.9 | 88.9 | 91.2 |
| Senior high school or vocational school | 10.6 | 10.7 | 7.9 |
| College or above | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.9 |
| Marital status (%) | |||
| Married or partnered | 87.5 | 87.7 | 80.7 |
| Separated, divorced, or widowed | 12.1 | 11.8 | 18.4 |
| Never married | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.9 |
| Drinking (%) | |||
| Never | 54.5 | 54.7 | 50.9 |
| Former | 11.0 | 10.7 | 20.6 |
| Current | 34.5 | 34.7 | 28.5 |
| Smoking (%) | |||
| Never | 56.1 | 56.6 | 45.2 |
| Former | 15.9 | 15.5 | 26.3 |
| Current | 28.0 | 28.0 | 28.5 |
Abbreviation: SD, standard deviation; BMI, Body Mass Index.