Table 1. Demographics of included participants.
| Characteristics | 1999–2000 (n=289) | 2017–2018 (n=382) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male (%) | 58.1 | 64.1 | 0.130 |
| Age (years) | 71 [63–79] | 69 [61–77] | 0.008 |
| Age (%) | |||
| ≥65 years | 69.6 | 62.6 | 0.059 |
| <65 years | 30.4 | 37.4 | 0.059 |
| SBP (mmHg) | 142 [128–157] | 135 [122–150] | <0.001 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 71 [63–80] | 71 [63–78] | 0.485 |
| HTN control rate (%) | 21.2 | 34.5 | 0.001 |
| Pulse (p.m.) | 68 [62–78] | 68 [60–74] | 0.337 |
| Proportion of pulse ≤60 p.m. (%) | 24.0 | 26.5 | 0.497 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 28 [25–32] | 30 [26–35] | <0.001 |
| Heart failure (%) | 28.0 | 31.7 | 0.541 |
| Diabetes (%) | 28.7 | 45.6 | <0.001 |
| Obesity (%) | 47.4 | 49.6 | 0.003 |
| CKD (%) | 9.0 | 18.6 | <0.001 |
| Smoking (%) | 23.7 | 27.9 | 0.361 |
Data are presented as percent or median [25% percentile–75% percentile]. SBP, systolic blood pressure; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; HTN, hypertension; p.m., per minute; BMI, body mass index; CKD, chronic kidney disease.