Characteristics of the 2278 individuals with HCT and all covariates measured (offspring and original cohort) and 1444 individuals with HCT, HGB, and all covariates measured (offspring only) used in the linkage analysis
| Variable | Offspring and cohort, (n = 2278) | (Offspring only, n = 1444) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) | Range | Mean (SD) | Range | |
| HCT (%) | 43.75 (3.86) | 28 to 62 | 43.05 (3.77) | 28 to 62 |
| HGB (g/l) | NA | NA | 145.1 (14.2) | 80 to 200 |
| Age (years) | 41.62 (16.17) | 10 to 82 | 32.75 (10.46) | 10 to 64 |
| Weight (pounds) | 157.24 (32.95) | 54 to 283 | 156.33 (34.43) | 54 to 281 |
| Total cholesterol (mg/l) | 2029.8 (435.9) | 960 to 4130 | 1907.3 (382.4) | 960 to 3460 |
| HDL cholesterol (mg/l) | 507.2 (144.7) | 160 to 1290 | 504.1 (141.1) | 160 to 1180 |
| Triglycerides (mg/l) | 1031.8 (738.1) | 120 to 7950 | 918.5 (695.1) | 120 to 7950 |
| Smoking (no/day) | 10.62 (14.54) | 0 to 90 | 13.00 (15.42) | 0 to 90 |
| Alcohol (ounces/week) | 3.60 (5.08) | 0 to 51 | 3.56 (4.90) | 0 to 43 |
| Diabetes (%) | 2 (15)% | 1 (9)% | ||