Table 1.
Characteristics of Study Population
| Characteristic | Individuals aged 20–49 y | Individuals aged 50–59 y | Individuals aged 60–75 y |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | 2 008 559 | 712 273 | 307 007 |
| Age, y | 39 (7) | 54 (3) | 64 (3) |
| Men, n (%) | 1 144 560 (57.0) | 416 249 (58.4) | 184 729 (60.2) |
| Obesity, n (%) | 463 787 (23.1) | 194 274 (27.3) | 76 122 (24.8) |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 22.7 (3.9) | 23.2 (3.6) | 23.0 (3.3) |
| Hypertension, n (%) | 209 465 (10.4) | 212 735 (29.9) | 135 040 (44.0) |
| Systolic blood pressure, mm Hg | 116 (15) | 123 (17) | 128 (17) |
| Diastolic blood pressure, mm Hg | 71 (11) | 77 (12) | 78 (11) |
| Diabetes, n (%) | 42 803 (2.1) | 51 260 (7.2) | 35 826 (11.7) |
| Fasting plasma glucose, mg/dL | 91 (15) | 98 (20) | 102 (21) |
| Dyslipidemia, n (%) | 642 656 (32.0) | 373 802 (52.5) | 179 372 (58.4) |
| Low‐density lipoprotein cholesterol, mg/dL | 116 (31) | 129 (31) | 128 (31) |
| High‐density lipoprotein cholesterol, mg/dL | 63 (16) | 65 (18) | 65 (17) |
| Triglycerides, mg/dL | 98 (82) | 114 (89) | 113 (76) |
| Cigarette smoking, n (%) | 533 999 (26.6) | 183 858 (25.8) | 64 130 (20.9) |
| Physical inactivity, n (%) | 1 076 534 (53.6) | 381 395 (53.5) | 138 086 (45.0) |
Data are presented as mean (SD) for continuous variables or number (percentage) for categorical variables. Participants were categorized into 3 groups, aged 20 to 49, 50 to 59, and 60 to 75 years.