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Table 1 Selected Characteristicsa of the Study Sample (N = 95)
| Characteristic | African American | Asian American | Hispanic American | European American |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | 28 | 12 | 17 | 38 |
| Age (years) | 33.4 ± 7.9 | 36.7 ± 9.3 | 31.6 ± 10.6 | 35.4 ± 7.4 |
| Height (Cms.) | 163.9 ± 5.5 | 159.7 ± 6.3 | 159.2 ± 5.8 | 164.9 ± 7.8 |
| Weight (Kgs.) | 72.2 ± 15.0 | 60.3 ± 12.4 | 64.1 ± 10.1 | 65.4 ± 10.3 |
| Triceps Sk. (Mm.) | 24.9 ± 6.1 | 21.8 ± 6.7 | 23.1 ± 7.3 | 21.9 ± 6.6 |
| Subscapular Sk. (Mm.) | 24.2 + 11.6 | 22.6 + 9.8 | 21.8 + 7.8 | 19.1 + 7.1 |
| Education (years) | 14.6 + 1.5 | 17.1 + 1.7 | 15.4 + 2.4 | 16.1 + 2.5 |
| Married (%) | 28.6 | 66.7 | 29.4 | 36.8 |
| Smokers (%) | 17.9 | 0.0 | 17.6 | 21.1 |
