Table 2.
Sex-race stratified hypertension incidence and adjusted RRs, JNC7 hypertension definition
| Group | n Cases/N at risk | Hypertension incidence (95% CI) | Adjusted RR |
|---|---|---|---|
| (95% CI) | |||
| Males | |||
| White | 1,190/2344 | 51% (49, 53) | Ref |
| Black | 395/665 | 59% (56, 63) | 1.12 (1.04, 1.20) |
| Females | |||
| White | 1,121/2508 | 45% (43, 47) | Ref |
| Black | 637/1031 | 62% (59, 65) | 1.26 (1.18, 1.34) |
Adjusted for age, baseline systolic blood pressure, and region. The CI estimated through modified Poisson model. Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; RR, risk ratios; JNC 7, Joint National Commission 7.