Table 1 Characteristics of the selected cohorts
Hypertensive cohort | Not hypertensive at baseline | |
|---|---|---|
Total | 71.770 | 72.946 |
Ages | ||
18 to 44 years | 19.06% | 19.13% |
45 to 54 years | 24.30% | 24.29% |
55 to 64 years | 26.33% | 26.33% |
65 to 74 years | 18.70% | 18.63% |
75 to 84 years | 9.54% | 9.53% |
85 and older | 2.07% | 2.09% |
Women | 51.76% | 51.78% |
Smokers | 16.39% | 18.05% |
Diabetes mellitus | 10.15% | 3.97% |