Table 1.
Characteristics of sustained and non‐sustained hypertensives at grade I or above
| Sustained hypertensives (n = 129) | Non‐sustained hypertensives (n = 117) | Significance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at baseline (y) | 75 (72 to 80) | 76 (73 to 80) | U = 7124.0, z = 0.760, P = .447 |
| Number of females | 77 (59.7%) | 53 (45.3%) | X 2 (1) = 5.099, P = .024 |
| No formal education | 56 (43.4%) | 47 (40.2%) | X 2 (1) = 0.405, P = .524 |
| Occupation as a farmer | 122 (94.6%) | 105 (89.7%) | X 2 (2) = 2.008, P = .156 |
| Smoking status |
Former: 36 (27.9%) Current: 6 (4.7%) |
Former: 34 (29.1%) Current: 1 (0.9%) |
X 2 (2) = 3.199, P = .202 |
| Alcohol consumption |
Former: 55 (42.6%) Current: 51 (39.5%) |
Former: 56 (47.9%) Current: 42 (35.9%) |
X 2 (2) = 0.677, P = .713 |
| Median weight (kg) | 55 (47 to 63) | 50 (45 to 60) | U = 6.032.0, z = 2.720, P = .007 |
| Currently taking anti‐hypertensive medication | 48 (37.2%) | 4 (3.4%) | X 2 (1) = 42.024, P < .001 |