Table 1.
Demographics of the 6000 QBB participants who were included in this study. Except for HbA1c and BMI, all information is self-reported using questionnaires dispensed at baseline.
| Variable | Value(s) |
|---|---|
| Mean age in years (s.d.) | 39.7 (12.8) |
| Female (%) | 3412 (56.9%) |
| Mean BMI in kg/m2 (s.d.) | 28.9 (6.2) |
| Mean HbA1c % (s.d.) | 5.7 (1.26) |
| Diagnosed with diabetes (%) | 1041 (17.4%) |
| Treated for diabetes with tablets (%) | 717 (12.0%) |
| Treated for diabetes with insulin (%) | 286 (4.8%) |
| Treated for high cholesterol (%) | 1829 (30.5%) |
| Treated for high cholesterol with tablets (%) | 815 (13.6%) |
| Treated for high blood pressure (%) | 966 (16.1%) |
| Treated for high blood pressure with tablets (%) | 652 (10.9%) |
| Regular smoker (%) | 602 (10.0%) |
| Reported at least one over-the-counter or prescription drug (%) | 3086 (51.4%) |