Mean systolic blood pressure and body mass index by socioeconomic status
| Age adjusted, mean SBP, mm Hg (SE) | Age adjusted, mean BMI, kg/m2 (SE) | |
|---|---|---|
| BMI, body mass index; SBP, systolic blood pressure; SGD, Singaporean Dollars. | ||
| p Value from test for association. | ||
| Education | ||
| None formal | 119.0 (3.11) | 24.80 (0.61) |
| Primary | 117.1 (1.96) | 24.31 (0.35) |
| Secondary | 114.7 (2.42) | 23.97 (0.41) |
| Tertiary | 106.2 (2.75) | 23.94 (1.70) |
| p Value | <0.01 | <0.01 |
| Monthly income (SGD) | ||
| Retired | 117.4 (2.73) | 23.99 (0.44) |
| 0–1000 | 118.1 (2.37) | 24.08 (0.68) |
| 1000–2000 | 114.7 (2.41) | 23.66 (0.45) |
| >2000 | 109.5 (2.14) | 24.43 (1.19) |
| p Value | <0.01 | 0.58 |