Table 1 Baseline characteristics of the supplemented and placebo groups
Characteristics | Supplemented group (n 456) | Placebo group (n 454) |
|---|---|---|
Age in years: median (interquartile range) | 72 (68.0 – 76.0) | 71 (68.0 – 76.0) |
Body mass index in kg/m2: mean (SD) | 28.2 (4.2) | 27.9 (4.1) |
Women: n (%) | 217 (48) | 214 (47) |
Current smoker: n (%) | 57 (13) | 63 (14) |
Past or present hypertension: n (%) | 188 (41) | 172 (38) |
Past or present heart disorders: n (%) | 137 (30) | 130 (29) |
Past or present chest disorders: n (%) | 86 (19) | 87 (19) |
Past or present diabetes: n (%) | 37 (8) | 42 (9) |
Past or present cancer: n (%) | 46 (10) | 46 (10) |
Past or present cerebrovascular disease: n (%) | 31 (7) | 22 (5) |
At risk of iron, folate, vitamin C or vitamin D deficiency: n (%) | 145 (32) | 117 (26) |