TABLE 2.
Comparison of blood pressure between two groups and sensitivity analysis by excluding those taking anti‐hypertensive agents
| April to August | September to March | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total subjects | |||
| Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | |||
| All(n = 6158) | 127.0 ± 21.8 | 126.2 ± 21.6 | .168 |
| Men (n = 2686) | 128.8 ± 19.3 | 127.3 ± 18.6 | .047 |
| Women (n = 3472) | 125.7 ± 23.5 | 125.4 ± 23.6 | .773 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | |||
| All(n = 6158) | 80.3 ± 14.4 | 79.4 ± 14.1 | .010 |
| Men (n = 2686) | 82.2 ± 14.0 | 80.6 ± 13.4 | .002 |
| Women (n = 3472) | 78.8 ± 14.6 | 78.5 ± 14.6 | .691 |
| Subjects not treated | |||
| Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | |||
| All(n = 5943) | 125.9 ± 21.0 | 125.7 ± 21.2 | .624 |
| Men (n = 2608) | 128.0 ± 19.2 | 126.5 ± 18.0 | .034 |
| Women (n = 3335) | 124.4 ± 22.2 | 125.1 ± 23.3 | .824 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | |||
| All(n = 5943) | 79.6 ± 14.1 | 79.0 ± 13.9 | .204 |
| Men (n = 2608) | 81.3 ± 13.7 | 79.9 ± 12.9 | .008 |
| Women (n = 3335) | 78.3 ± 14.3 | 78.4 ± 14.6 | .438 |
Values are presented as mean ± standard deviation.