When compared to the Q1 group, subjects in the other groups were more inclined to be more current smokers, current drinkers, and male, had a higher SBP, DBP, BMI, FBG, hs-CRP, TG, LDL-C, TC level, and a higher prevalence of hypertension (P<0.01). The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is Hypertension.