Table I.
Baseline Profile
| Variables | Rural (n=250) | Urban (n=204) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinics, No. | 2 | 3 | |
| Male sex, No. (%) | 102 (40.8) | 113 (55.4) | .002 |
| Age, y | 58.6 (11.4) | 53.8 (10.3) | <.001 |
| Origin, survey, No. (%) | 119 (47.6) | 87 (42.6) | .337 |
| Blood pressure, mm Hg | |||
| Systolic | 159.7 (24.1) | 155.9 (24.0) | .101 |
| Diastolic | 97.6 (14.2) | 94.5 (14.2) | .026 |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 23.9 (3.9) | 27.4 (5.7) | <.001 |
| Diabetes, No. (%) | 18 (7.2) | 84 (41.2) | <.001 |
| Fasting capillary glucose, mmol/La | 8.5 (4.8) | 10.4 (5.3) | .144 |
Values are expressed as mean (standard deviation) unless otherwise indicated. aFor participants with diabetes.