Characteristics of the study population
| HT group (n=102) | NHT group (n=102) | Difference (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The results are presented as mean (SD) or as proportions. Differences between the hypertensive (HT) and non-hypertensive (NHT) group are presented as mean values with 95% confidence interval (CI). | |||
| Age | 60.6 (10.0) | 60.7 (9.6) | −0.13 (−0.49 to 0.23) |
| BMI | 27.6 (4.4) | 27.2 (4.0) | 0.34 (−0.12 to 0.80) |
| Waist/hip ratio | 1.00 (0.03) | 1.00 (0.03) | −0.001 (−0.01 to 0.01) |
| Neck circumference | 40.7 (2.5) | 40.0 (2.6) | 0.63 (0.22 to 1.03) |
| Smokers (%) | 14.7 | 12.7 | 2.0 (−3.0 to 7.0) |
| Previous smokers (%) | 45.1 | 40.2 | 4.9 (−10.0 to 19.9) |
| Low level of physical activity (%) | 17.6 | 7.8 | 9.8 (1.0 to 18.6) |
| Alcohol dependent (%) | 10.8 | 11.8 | −1.0 (−9.8 to 7.8) |
| Epworth Sleepiness Scale | 6.6 (3.9) | 6.7 (4.1) | −0.1 (−1.3 to 1.1) |