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Basic characteristics of Dar es Salaam Urban Cohort Hypertension Study (DUCS-HTN) participants, 2014 (n=317)
| Characteristic | Median [IQR] or % |
|---|---|
| Age, years | 52 [45, 60] |
| 40-44 | 21% |
| 45-49 | 21% |
| 50-54 | 20% |
| 55-59 | 12% |
| 60-64 | 11% |
| 65-69 | 7% |
| ≥ 70 | 9% |
| Male | 39% |
| Religion | |
| Muslim | 51% |
| Christian | 49% |
| Education | |
| None | 12% |
| At least some primary | 64% |
| At least some secondary | 25% |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 27.2 [23.0, 31.8] |
| Underweight (<18.5) | 6% |
| Normal weight (18.5-<25) | 29% |
| Overweight (25-<30) | 31% |
| Obese (≥30) | 34% |
