Table II.
Demographic and Baseline Characteristics by Country (Randomized Population of Hispanic/Latino Patients)
| Characteristic | Ecuador (n=107) | Guatemala (n=81) | United States (n=24) | Other (n=18) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 57.6±12.2 | 54.8±11.1 | 54.5±8.5 | 61.4±14.2 |
| ≥65, No. (%) | 33 (30.8) | 14 (17.3) | 3 (12.5) | 6 (33.3) |
| Sex, No. (%) | ||||
| Male | 36 (33.6) | 21 (25.9) | 18 (75.0) | 9 (50.0) |
| Female | 71 (66.4) | 60 (74.1) | 6 (25.0) | 9 (50.0) |
| Race, No. (%) | ||||
| Caucasian | 1 (0.9) | 1 (1.2) | 19 (79.2) | 18 (100) |
| Black | 3 (2.8) | 0 | 1 (4.2) | 0 |
| Other | 103 (96.3) | 80 (98.8) | 4 (16.7) | 0 |
| Diabetes mellitus, No. (%) | 3 (2.8) | 3 (3.7) | 6 (25.0) | 2 (11.1) |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 30.6±5.5 | 29.4±4.5 | 30.6±4.7 | 28.7±5.2 |
| Obese, No. (%)b | 56 (52.3) | 34 (42.0) | 12 (50.0) | 6 (33.3) |
| Duration of hypertension, yb | 7.5±6.9 | 6.7±7.1 | 7.3±5.7 | 2.5±2.7 |
| SBP, mm Hg | 167.0±4.8 | 167.8±5.7 | 165.5±4.6 | 166.9±6.5 |
| DBP, mm Hg | 92.7±9.2 | 93.4±10.5 | 98.6±8.6 | 95.1±10.4 |
Abbreviations: DBP, diastolic blood pressure; SBP, systolic blood pressure. Data are mean±standard deviation unless otherwise indicated. aBody mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m2. bn=92, n=76, n=24, and n=16 for Ecuador, Guatemala, United States, and other countries, respectively.