The highest ApoC-III quartile group [Quartile 4 (Q4)] had significantly higher body mass index and total cholesterol, LDL-C, triglycerides, apolipoprotein B, apolipoprotein E, and fasting blood glucose levels, as well as a younger age and a lower prevalence of hypertension than the lowest ApoC-III quartile group [Quartile 1 (Q1)]. The gene discussed is APOE; the disease is hypertensive disorder.