Table 1

Characteristics of smokers and nonsmokers.

Variable
Smokers (n = 15)
Nonsmokers (n = 13)

Age (yrs)
24 ± 4
24 ± 5
Height (cm)
173 ± 8
172 ± 8
Weight (kg)
81 ± 14
77 ± 15
BMI (kg·m-2)
26.7 ± 4
25.5 ± 3
Resting Heart Rate (bpm)
70 ± 3
67 ± 3
Resting SBP (mmHg)
120 ± 12
116 ± 10
Resting DBP (mmHg)
78 ± 10
74 ± 10
Cigarettes per day
11 ± 10
NA
Years smoking
6 ± 5
NA
Pack-Years
3 ± 4
NA

Note: Values are mean ± SD. No statistical differences were noted between groups for any of the above variables (p > 0.05). BMI, body mass index; SBP, systolic blood pressure; DBP, diastolic blood pressure.

Bloomer Nutrition Journal 2007 6:39   doi:10.1186/1475-2891-6-39