Study design. BL, baseline; CVD, cardiovascular disease; FU, follow-up; HTN, hypertension. Prevalent hypertension: SBP ≥140 mmHg and/or DBP ≥90 mmHg or anti-HTN drug intake. Prevalent CVD: myocardial infarction, coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and stroke.