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Demographic characteristic of Black and White cohorts. Blacks appeared to be slightly younger (p = 0.01) but no difference in gender, body mass index (BMI), diabetes, and smoking history (ever versus never users)
| Black (n = 45) | White (n = 38) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age mean (sd) | 54.4 (6.8) | 58.6 (7.6) | 0.014 |
| Gender male (%) | 20 (44%) | 17 (45%) | 0.979 |
| BMI (sd) | 31.5 (7.8) | 31.1 (10.2) | 0.867 |
| DM (%) | 12 (27%) | 6 (16%) | 0.231 |
| Smoker (%) | 12 (27%) | 10 (26%) | 0.971 |
