Baseline characteristics of the study cohort (N = 116)
| Characteristic | Mean or % |
|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 49.6 ± 11.1 |
| Education (yr) | 14.4 ± 2.8 |
| Male sex | 49.1% |
| African American race | 40.5% |
| Hypertension | 36.2% |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| LDL cholesterol (mg/dL) | 110.4 ± 39.2 |
| Current smoking status | 23.3% |
| Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 122.7 ± 15.6 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 77.5 ± 8.9 |
| Glucose level (mg/dL) | 98.8 ± 29 |
| Triglyceride level (mg/dL) | 111.6 ± 68.3 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 28.7 ± 5.5 |