During SHIP core examinations after a 5 min rest period,
SBP and DBP were measured three times at the right arm
of seated subjects using a digital blood pressure monitor
(HEM-705CP, Omron Corporation, Tokyo, Japan) with
each reading being followed by a further rest period of
3 min. The mean of the second and third measurements
was calculated and used for evaluation of resting blood
pressure. Height and weight were measured and the bodymass
index (BMI) was calculated.