Sample Characteristics (n = 633)
| Characteristic | Mean (SD) | Percentage (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Systolic BP (mm Hg) | 132 (20) | |
| Diastolic BP (mm Hg) | 77 (11) | |
| Age (years) | 50.5 (17) | |
| Age group | ||
| 18–34 | 18.0 (15.0–21.0) | |
| 35–49 | 32.5 (28.9–36.2) | |
| 50–64 | 27.8 (24.3–31.3) | |
| ≥65 | 21.6 (18.4–24.9) | |
| Sex | ||
| Female | 62.6 (58.8–66.3) | |
| Male | 37.4 (33.7–41.2) | |
| Race/ethnicity | ||
| Black | 32.9 (29.2–36.5) | |
| White | 59.1 (55.2–62.9) | |
| Hispanic | 2.1 (0.9–3.2) | |
| Asian | 3.0 (1.7–4.3) | |
| Other | 3.0 (1.7–4.3) | |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 29.5 (8.1) | |
| BMI (kg/m2) category | ||
| <25 | 28.9 (25.4–32.5) | |
| 25–30 | 30.3 (26.7–33.9) | |
| ≥30 | 40.8 (36.9–44.6) | |
| Documented health conditions | ||
| Hypertension | 41.1 (37.2–44.9) | |
| Diabetes | 18.2 (15.2–21.2) | |
| Hypertension and diabetes | 13.1 (10.5–15.7) | |
| On BP medication(s) | 45.7 (41.8–49.5) |
BMI, body mass index.