Table 4 Mean and SD of cardiovascular risk measurements at baseline and follow-up
Baseline mean (SD) | Follow-up mean (SD) | P-value (two-tailed) | |
|---|---|---|---|
BMI (n = 137) | 25.79 (4.72) | 25.66 (4.65) | P = 0.55 |
Weight (n = 129) | 66.76 (13.63) | 66.49 (12.79) | P = 0.67 |
Waist circumference - cm (n = 90) | 87.32 (11.84) | 89.90 (12.90) | P = 0.03* |
Blood pressure - diastolic (n = 96) | 81.93 (11.30) | 80.77 (10.35) | P = 0.40 |
Blood pressure - systolic (n = 96) | 127.09 (16.11) | 125.05 (14.93) | P = 0.18 |
Total cholesterol - mmol/L (n = 33) | 4.64 (1.20) | 4.30 (1.42) | P = 0.24 |
LDL cholesterol - mmol/L (n = 33) | 2.49 (0.76) | 2.80 (1.36) | P = 0.19 |
Fasting plasma glucose - mmol/L (n = 53) | 5.99 (2.31) | 5.96 (1.76) | P = 0.89 |
Triglycerides (n = 31) | 1.49 (0.75) | 1.49 (0.77) | P = 0.99 |