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Characteristics of the study population.
| N | 499 |
| Age (years) | 60 ± 8 |
| Men (%) | 52 |
| Women (%) | 48 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 26 ± 4 |
| Weight (kg) | 78 ± 15 |
| Height (cm) | 172 ± 9 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 127 ± 14 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 75 ± 7 |
| Pulse pressure (mmHg) | 52 ± 10 |
| Heart rate (beats/min) | 62 ± 9 |
| History of cardiovascular disease (%) | 15.4 |
Values are presented as mean ± SD or percentage as appropriate.
