Table 1 Baseline characteristics of the study population at age 70 (N = 997) reported as means and standard deviation (SD) or percent (%).

From: Longitudinal and cross-sectional analysis of perfluoroalkyl substances and kidney function

Characteristics

Mean +/−SD or %

Age (years)

70.0 +/− 0.2

Females (%)

50.2

Height (cm)

169 +/– 9.1

Weight (kg)

77 +/− 14

Waist circumference (cm)

91 +/− 12

BMI (kg/m2)

27.0 +/− 4.3

Waist/hip ratio

0.90 +/− 0.075

SBP (mmHg)

150 +/− 23

DBP (mmHg)

79 +/− 10

Myocardial infarction (%)

7.1

Stroke (%)

3.7

Congestive heart failure (%)

3.8

Diabetes (%)

8.7

Active smoker (%)

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  1. BMI body mass index, SBP systolic blood pressure, DBP diastolic blood pressure.