Table 1 Baseline characteristics
Characteristics | Controls, n = 16 | Maritime pilots, n = 19 |
|---|---|---|
Age, years | 57 ± 2.9 | 53 ± 3.4 |
Educational attainment, years | 17.4 ± 7.3 | 18 ± 0 |
BMI, kg/m2 | 25.5 ± 2.7 | 25.7 ± 2.7 |
History of diabetes | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
SBP, mmHg | NA | 148.0 ± 16.4 |
DBP, mmHg | NA | 90.16 ± 11.7 |
Medication (“yes/no”) | 2 (10.5) | 4 (21.1) |
Smoking (“yes/no”) | 3 (15.8) | 3 (15.8) |
History of hypertension | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
History of high cholesterol | 0 (0) | 1 (5.3) |
CFQ | 26.4 ± 10.8 | 29 ± 7.8 |
HADS Anxiety | 4.8 ± 3 | 4.0 ± 1.7 |
HADS Depression | 3.6 ± 2.5 | 3.7 ± 2.7 |