Distribution of the independent variables in the analyses of blood pressure among Inuit in Greenland and Inuit in Denmark 1998–2001. p Values for comparisons between the two populations
| Greenland n (%) | Migrants n (%) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood quantum, 96 missing | |||
| 75% or less Inuit heritage | 124 (11) | 326 (49) | |
| Full Inuit heritage | 1004 (89) | 346 (51) | <0.001 |
| Body mass index, 18 missing | |||
| –24.9 | 572 (47) | 381 (57) | |
| 25.0–29.9 | 413 (34) | 217 (33) | |
| 30+ | 226 (19) | 69 (10) | <0.001 |
| School education, 27 still in school, 197 missing | |||
| 0–8 years | 460 (43) | 125 (20) | |
| 9–10 years | 273 (26) | 299 (49) | |
| 11–12 years | 272 (26) | 44 (7) | |
| High school | 57 (5) | 142 (23) | <0.001 |
| Smoking, 105 missing | |||
| Non-smokers | 149 (13) | 120 (18) | |
| Previous smokers | 173 (15) | 145 (22) | |
| 1–14 cigarettes per day | 545 (48) | 219 (34) | |
| 15+ cigarettes per day | 210 (18) | 153 (24) | |
| Other smokers | 64 (6) | 13 (2) | <0.001 |
| Physical activity, 180 missing | |||
| Inactive | 139 (11) | 83 (12) | |
| Moderately active | 741 (61) | 440 (66) | |
| Highly active | 214 (18) | 99 (15) | 0.17 |
| Alcohol consumption, 347 missing | |||
| None | 179 (19) | 43 (7) | |
| 1–13 drinks per week | 601 (65) | 463 (75) | |
| 14+ drinks per week | 148 (16) | 115 (19) | <0.001 |
| Consumption of Seal meat, 103 missing | |||
| Weekly | 488 (44) | 2 (0) | |
| Less often | 631 (56) | 672 (100) | <0.001 |
| Fish, 115 missing | |||
| Weekly | 646 (58) | 307 (46) | |
| Less often | 462 (42) | 366 (54) | <0.001 |
| Vegetables, 139 missing | |||
| Daily | 198 (18) | 242 (36) | |
| Less often | 883 (82) | 434 (64) | <0.001 |
| Fresh fruit, 147 missing | |||
| Daily | 129 (12) | 302 (45) | |
| Less often | 944 (88) | 374 (55) | <0.001 |
| Milk products, 145 missing | |||
| Daily | 183 (17) | 220 (33) | |
| Less often | 893 (83) | 455 (67) | <0.001 |