Table 2 Selected characteristics of the study sample (N = 1484)
Characteristics | |
|---|---|
Age, years | 48.8 ± 19.3 |
Women | 869 (58.6%) |
White skin color | 1090 (73.5%) |
Years at school | 8.9 ± 4.7 |
Strong parental history of hypertension (both parents) | 164 (11.1%) |
Body mass index, Kg/m2 | 26.6 ± 5.4 |
Alcohol abuse* | 145 (9.8%) |
Physical activity (IPAQ) | |
Low | 494 (33.3%) |
Moderate | 527 (35.5%) |
High | 463 (31.2%) |
Systolic blood pressure, mmHg | 126.8 ± 22.0 |
Diastolic blood pressure, mmHg | 76.9 ± 12.1 |
Hypertension** | 600 (40.4%) |
Aware of hypertension | 489 (33%) |
Blood pressure ≥ 140/90 mmHg | 394 (26.5%) |