Characteristics of the Cohort at Baseline
| Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Number | 3901 | 5406 |
| Mean age (yr) | 60.0 | 59.5 |
| Current smokers (%) | 18.7 | 17.0 |
| Mean total cholesterol (mg/dL) | 200 | 213 |
| Mean HDL cholesterol (mg/dL) | 45.5 | 60.3 |
| Mean systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 124 | 122 |
| Hypertension medications (%) | 27.0 | 31.2 |
HDL, high-density lipoprotein.