Changes in intermediate patient measures, Torres Strait, 1999 and 2002. Figures are means (SD) unless stated otherwise
| Measure | 1999 | 2002 |
|---|---|---|
| *Significant change at P<0.05. | ||
| Changes in blood pressure reported for all participants, not just those with hypertension. | ||
| Age (years) | 53.3 (13.6) | 52.4 (14.0) |
| Time since diagnosis (years) | 7.7 (5.3) | 7.9 (6.2) |
| Weight (kg) | 86.8 (18.21) | 91.3 (20.0)* |
| Body mass index | 32.5 (6.5) | 32.9 (6.3) |
| Haemoglobin A1c (%) | 9.2 (2.2) | 9.0 (2.3) |
| No (%) with good glycaemic control (haemoglobin A1c <7%) | 66/358 (18.4) | 127/519 (24.5)* |
| No (%) with well controlled hypertension (<140/90 mm Hg) | 127/315 (40.3) | 402/631 (63.7)* |
| Systolic (mm Hg) | 132.6 (17.4) | 129.9 (20.2)* |
| Diastolic (mm Hg) | 79.1 (17.1) | 76.92 (11.2)* |