Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the normal control study population
| Age subgroups (years) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 45–54 | 55–64 | 65–74 | |
| Number of participants | 224 | 302 | 195 |
| Age (years) | 51 (2) | 59 (3) | 68 (2) |
| Male gender | 103 (46) | 142 (47) | 83 (43) |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 126 (14) | 133 (16) | 136 (18) |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 76 (9) | 77(9) | 76 (9) |
| Heart rate (bpm) | 66.9 (9.9) | 68.4 (12.1) | 68.6 (10.6) |
| Weight (kg) | 70.6 (12.7) | 69.9 (12.0) | 67.7 (11.3) |
| Height (m) | 1.72 (0.09) | 1.70 (0.09) | 1.69 (0.09) |
| BSA (m2) | 1.83 (0.20) | 1.81 (0.19) | 1.77 (0.18) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 24.2 (2.9) | 24.4 (2.7) | 24.2 (2.8) |
All continuous values are reported in mean ± standard deviation (SD), while categories are reported as number (percentage)
BMI, body mass index; BSA, body surface area