Table 1 Sample characteristics.
From: Distinct metabolomic signatures are associated with longevity in humans
Clinical characteristics | First-stage study sample | Second-stage study sample |
|---|---|---|
N =647 | N =2,327 | |
Age, years | 66.9±3.9 | 54.9±9.8 |
Female, % | 51 | 53 |
Body mass index, kg m−2 | 27.7±4.6 | 27.4±5.0 |
Systolic blood pressure, mm Hg | 135±20 | 126±19 |
Diastolic blood pressure, mm Hg | 74±10 | 75±10 |
Hypertension, % | 56 | 35 |
Treatment for hypertension, % | 35 | 19 |
Total cholesterol, mg dl−1 | 214±38 | 206±37 |
HDL cholesterol, mg dl−1 | 49±15 | 50±15 |
Total/HDL cholesterol | 4.7±1.5 | 4.5±1.6 |
Triglycerides, mg dl−1* | 135 (98,191) | 120 (85,178) |
Treatment for cholesterol, % | 13 | 7 |
Fasting glucose, mg dl−1 | 105±32 | 100±28 |
Treatment for diabetes, % | 4 | 3 |
Diabetes, % | 10 | 6 |
Current smoker, % | 14 | 19 |
Physical activity index | 33.8±5.5 | 34.7±6.3 |
