Baseline Characteristics of Study Participants.
Baseline Characteristics of Study Participants.
| Characteristics | Hypertensive Group (n=50) | Normotensive Group (n=50) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 44.50±6.60 | 44.45±7.80 |
| Male (n) | 25 | 25 |
| Female (n) | 25 | 25 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 21.79±1.48 | 21.44±2.49 |
| Height (cm) | 167.74±6.39 | 167.78±8.21 |
| Weight (kg) | 61.80±6.52 | 61.05±9.30 |
| Waist–hip ratio (WHR) | 0.75±0.04 | 0.75±0.05 |
| Family history of diabetes mellitus (%) | 34% | 30% |
| Family history of HT (%) | 38% | 26% |
| Alcoholism in past (%) | 12% | 10% |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 136.00±7.26 | 111.60±8.56 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 82.50±5.90 | 71.98±6.25 |
| Fasting blood sugar (mg/dL) | 91.14±5.28 | 89.00±6.68 |
| Postprandial blood sugar (mg/dL) | 112.66±13.19 | 105.22±12.61 |