Table 1.
Characteristics of MESA subjects (n = 1087) with measures for γδ T cells, as a representative of a typical population in the study*
| Variable | Mean/number | Standard Deviation (SD)/percent |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years, SD) | 63.9 | 10.1 |
| Male (n, %) | 578 | 53% |
| Race/ethnicity (n, %) | ||
| White | 413 | 38% |
| Chinese | 135 | 12% |
| Black | 314 | 29% |
| Hispanic | 227 | 21% |
| Diabetes (n, %) | 184 | 17% |
| Smoker (n, %) | 144 | 13% |
| Alcohol user (n, %) | 557 | 64% |
| Statin user (n, %) | 191 | 18% |
| Calcium Channel Blocker user (n, %) | 159 | 15% |
| Diuretic user (n, %) | 173 | 16% |
| Beta Blocker user (n, %) | 110 | 10% |
| Vasodilator user (n, %) | 67 | 6% |
| ACE User (n, %) | 171 | 16% |
| College education (n, %) | 378 | 35% |
| Intentional Exercise (met-min/week, SD) | 1527 | 2293 |
| IL-6 (pg/mL, SD) | 1.64 | 1.24 |
| CMV antibody titer (EU/mL, SD) | 240 | 266 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHG, SD) | 130.0 | 21.7 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHG, SD) | 72.7 | 10.4 |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dL, SD) | 193.9 | 35.8 |
| HDL Cholesterol (mg/dL, SD) | 49.4 | 14.4 |
| Body Mass Index (kg/m2, SD) | 28.3 | 5.4 |
All values were taken from participants at study baseline