| Characteristic | % (no. of participants)* | |
|---|---|---|
| Group A† n = 136 | Group B† n = 139 | |
| Age, mean ± SD | 75.9 ± 6.5 | 75.9 ± 6.8 |
| Men | 51.5 (70) | 47.5 (66) |
| History of transient ischemic attack | 9.6 (13) | 9.4 (13) |
| History of stroke | 3.7 (5) | 3.6 (5) |
| History of heart attack | 7.4 (10) | 11.5 (16) |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 10.3 (14) | 10.9 (15) |
| Diagnosed high blood pressure | 44.4 (60) | 57.3 (79) |
| Taking medication for high blood pressure | 43.0 (59) | 56.8 (80) |
Note: SD = standard deviation. *Unless otherwise indicated. †Sequence of blood pressure measurement: group A: physician’s office, pharmacy, physician’s office; group B: pharmacy, physician’s office, pharmacy.