Characteristics of the NHANES 1999–2004 Sample Excluding Persons With Diagnosed Diabetes
| Characteristic | Proportion of Weighted Sample (%)a | Number in Weighted Sample (Millions)a |
|---|---|---|
| NHANES = National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. | ||
| a Based upon weighted population estimates derived using SUDAAN software and NHANES population weights. | ||
| Fasting glucose, mg/dL | ||
| <100 | 73.1 | 112.3 |
| 100–125 | 24.7 | 37.9 |
| ≥126 | 2.2 | 3.3 |
| Age, years | ||
| 20–27 | 18.4 | 28.2 |
| 28–35 | 20.0 | 30.8 |
| 36–44 | 23.1 | 35.4 |
| 45–64 | 38.5 | 59.1 |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 48.9 | 75.1 |
| Female | 51.1 | 78.4 |
| Race/ethnicity | ||
| Non-Hispanic white | 71.9 | 110.4 |
| Non-Hispanic black | 11.0 | 16.9 |
| Hispanic | 13.1 | 20.2 |
| Other | 3.9 | 6.0 |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | ||
| <25 | 36.9 | 56.7 |
| 25–29.9 | 34.1 | 52.4 |
| ≥30 | 29.0 | 44.4 |
| Family history of diabetes | ||
| No | 50.5 | 77.5 |
| Yes | 49.5 | 76.0 |
| Heart rate, beats per min | ||
| <60 | 14.9 | 22.9 |
| 60–69 | 31.2 | 47.9 |
| 70–79 | 32.1 | 49.3 |
| 80–89 | 15.0 | 23.0 |
| 90–99 | 5.0 | 7.7 |
| ≥100 | 1.7 | 2.6 |
| Hypertension | ||
| No | 72.8 | 111.8 |
| Yes | 27.2 | 41.7 |
| Waist circumference, cm | ||
| Male <102, female <88 | 54.4 | 83.5 |
| Male ≥102, female ≥88 | 45.6 | 70.0 |
| Exercise | ||
| None | 34.6 | 53.2 |
| Moderate | 27.3 | 41.9 |
| Vigorous | 38.1 | 58.4 |
| Hypercholesterolemia | ||
| No or not tested | 78.2 | 120.1 |
| Yes | 21.8 | 33.5 |