Baseline demographics and anthropometrics corrected for sex
| WE (n=15) | SA (n=12) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 52.5 ± 5.1 | 46.6 ± 7.0 | 0.022 |
| Male, n (%) | 11(79) | 6 (50) | - |
| Height, cm | 170.6 ± 9.2 | 165.8 ± 11.3 | <0.001 |
| Weight, kg | 107.3 ± 13.1 | 99.6 ± 21.2 | 0.556 |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 37.2 ± 6.8 | 36.0 ± 4.9 | 0.352 |
| Hip circumference (cm) | 117.2 ± 13.9 | 116.9 ± 9.0 | 0.165 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 107.3 ± 13.1 | 99.6 ± 21.1 | 0.936 |
| SBP, mmHg | 149 ± 15 | 137 ± 21 | 0.014 |
| DBP, mmHg | 92 ± 7 | 87 ± 10 | 0.065 |
| Heart rate, beats/min | 72 ± 9 | 73 ± 9 | 0.957 |
SBP: systolic blood pressure; DBP: diastolic blood pressure