Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the participants.
| Characteristic | No Incident Stroke | Incident Stroke | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| (n = 32,285) | (n = 2586) | ||
| Age, year | 55 ± 10 | 60 ± 9 | <0.001 |
| Female, n (%) | 18,701 (58) | 1427 (55) | 0.007 |
| Northern, n (%) | 15,389 (48) | 1437 (56) | <0.001 |
| Urban residence, n (%) | 5462 (17) | 151 (5.8) | <0.001 |
| High-school or above, n (%) | 15,544 (48) | 779 (30) | <0.001 |
| Current smoker, n (%) | 7560 (23) | 633 (25) | 0.22 |
| Alcohol drinker, n (%) | 7571 (23) | 521 (20) | <0.001 |
| Family history of stroke, n (%) | 3188 (10) | 303 (12) | 0.003 |
| Ideal physical activity, n (%) | 20,244 (63) | 1662 (64) | 0.11 |
| Ideal diet score, n (%) | 17,019 (53) | 1086 (42) | <0.001 |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 24 ± 4 | 24 ± 4 | <0.001 |
| Waist circumference, cm | 82 ± 10 | 84 ± 10 | <0.001 |
| Hypertension, n (%) | 11,945 (37) | 1435 (56) | <0.001 |
| Diabetes mellitus, n (%) | 2596 (8.3) | 329 (13) | <0.001 |
| Dyslipidemia, n (%) | 10,047 (32) | 1025 (41) | <0.001 |
| Fruit intake, g/day | 85 ± 86 | 66 ± 78 | <0.001 |
| Vegetable intake, g/day | 335 ± 157 | 327 ± 158 | 0.02 |
Data are mean ± standard deviation for the continuous variables and numbers (percentages) for the dichotomous variables. Ideal physical activity level was defined as at least 150 min/week of moderate physical activity or 75 min/week of vigorous physical activity or an equivalent combination. The ideal diet was defined as a healthy diet score ≥ 2 components: red meat < 75 g/day, legumes ≥ 125 g/day, fish ≥ 200 g/week, and tea ≥ 3 times/week.