TABLE 1.
Characteristics of enrolled participants with or without hypertension
| Parameter | Control (N = 454) | Hypertension (N = 436) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 44.1 ± 5.4 | 44.6 ± 6.1 | .366 |
| Sex (M/F) | 335/119 | 341/95 | .636 |
| Urea (mg/dL) | 25.5 ± 4.9 | 26.1 ± 6.2 | .318 |
| Creatinine (mg/dL) | 1.1 ± 0.3 | 1.3 ± 0.2 | .505 |
| Sugar (mg/dL) | 134.5 ± 17.7 | 135.6 ± 17.2 | .968 |
| Sodium (meq/dL) | 137.3 ± 20.4 | 138.7 ± 16.5 | .221 |
| Potassium (meq/dL) | 3.7 ± 0.3 | 3.9 ± 0.6 | .435 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 103 ± 9 | 152 ± 8 | <.01 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 76 ± 5 | 98 ± 3 | <.01 |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dL) | 193.2 ± 23.1 | 189.4 ± 11.3 | .716 |
| Triglycerides (mg/dL) | 122.5 ± 12.6 | 126.2 ± 6.9 | .270 |