Table 1 Distribution of the baseline characteristics of the screened patients
Baseline characteristic | Â | Total | N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Residence | Urban | 3000 | 1490 (49.7) |
Rural | 3000 | 1510 (50.3) | |
Gender | Male | 2964 | 966 (32.6) |
Female | 2964 | 1998 (67.4) | |
| Â | Â | Â | Mean (SD) |
Blood pressure: Systolic (A/) | Â | 2948 | 132.8 (22.3) |
Blood pressure: Diastolic: (/B) | Â | 2948 | 81.0 (20.0) |
Pulse | Â | 2947 | 80.2 (14.9) |
Weight in Kg | Â | 2925 | 64.3 (14.9) |
| Â | Â | Â | Median (IQR) |
Age in years |  | 2936 | 33 (26–47) |
Height in cm |  | 2938 | 161.3 (156–167) |
Body Mass Index (BMI) |  | 2915 | 23.4 (20.8 – 27.4) |
BMI classifications | |||
 Under weight |  | 2915 | 218 (7.5) |
 Normal weight |  | 2915 | 1555 (53.3) |
 Over weight |  | 2915 | 702 (24.1) |
 Obese |  | 2915 | 440 (15.1) |