Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of weighted study sample (N = 2104) and overall MESA cohort free from stroke at baseline (N = 6783).
| Study sample (N = 2104) | Overall MESA (N = 6783) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean (± Standard Deviation) | Mean (± Standard Deviation) | |
| Age (years) | 62.2 ± 10.5 | 62.2 ± 10.2 |
| Male sex (%) | 47.0 | 47.0 |
| Race/Ethnicity (%) | ||
| Black | 27.9 | 27.7 |
| Chinese | 12.1 | 11.8 |
| Hispanic | 22.4 | 22.0 |
| White | 37.6 | 38.5 |
| Education ≥ high school diploma (or equivalent) | 81.7 | 82.0 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 126.8 ± 21.2 | 126.6 ± 21.5 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 72.1 ± 10.2 | 71.9 ± 10.3 |
| Body-Mass Index (kg/m2) | 28.3 ± 5.5 | 28.3 ± 5.5 |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dL) | 193.7 ± 34.7 | 194.1 ± 35.7 |
| Low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (mg/dL) | 116.5 ± 29.9 | 117.2 ± 31.5 |
| High density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (mg/dL) | 51.1 ± 14.8 | 51.0 ± 14.8 |
| Estimated glomerular filtration rate (mL/min/1.73 m2) | 81.4 ± 18.9 | 81.2 ± 18.5 |
| Diagnosis of hypertension (%) | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (%) | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Cigarette smoking status (%) | ||
| current | 12.2 | 13.1 |
| former | 37.0 | 36.5 |
| never | 50.8 | 50.4 |
| Alcohol intake (%) | ||
| 0 drinks/week | 41.5 | 40.9 |
| 1-7 drinks/week | 44.7 | 43.7 |
| >7 drinks/week | 13.8 | 15.4 |