Table 2 Categories of participants by body mass index (BMI) and hypertension prevalence
Measure | Total n (%) | Female n (%) | Male n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Body mass index category | |||
 Underweight | 27 (14.7) | 18 (15.5) | 9 (13.6) |
 Normal | 121 (65.7) | 79 (66.8) | 42 (63.7) |
 Overweight | 29 (15.8) | 17 (14.4) | 12 (18.2) |
 Obese | 7 (3.8) | 4 (3.4) | 3 (4.5) |
Blood pressure category | |||
 Normal | 113 (61.4) | 92 (78.0) | 21(32.8)* |
 Prehypertensive | 59 (32.1) | 22 (18.6) | 37 (56.1)* |
 Hypertensive | 12 (6.5) | 4 (3.4) | 8 (12.1)* |