The prevalence of CVRFs according to prespecified age groups
| All (n=6800), % | <45 (n=1499), % | 45–64 (n=2517), % | >64 (n=2784), % | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity, BMI (kg/m2) | |||||
| <25 | 46.6 | 64.5 | 44.9 | 38.6 | <0.01 |
| 25–29 | 35.9 | 24.9 | 35.5 | 42.2 | |
| ≥30 | 17.5 | 10.6 | 19.7 | 19.2 | |
| Waist circumference (cm) | |||||
| Men ≥100, women ≥90 | 49.4 | 24.9 | 49.0 | 62.4 | <0.01 |
| Smoking | 17.9 | 33.4 | 22.2 | 5.7 | <0.01 |
| Elevated BP (mm Hg) | |||||
| ≥140/90 | 44.0 | 23.8 | 43.3 | 55.6 | <0.01 |
| Diabetes—only fasting patients (n=1814, 26.7%) (mg/dL) | |||||
| Normal (<101) | 53.9 | 63.8 | 55.8 | 45.9 | <0.01 |
| IFG (101–116) | 28.2 | 23.0 | 27.2 | 32.3 | |
| Diabetes (≥117) | 18.0 | 13.2 | 17.0 | 21.8 | |
| Diabetes—all patients (mg/dL) | |||||
| Normal (<101) | 86.0 | 88.3 | 86.7 | 84.1 | <0.01 |
| IFG (101–116) | 7.5 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 8.2 | |
| Diabetes (≥117) | 6.5 | 5.0 | 6.1 | 7.7 | |
| Hypercholesterolaemia (mg/dL) | |||||
| TC≥200 | 57.2 | 33.8 | 65.3 | 61.5 | <0.01 |
| Any new CVRF diagnosis* | 29.5 | 28.6 | 32.4 | 27.4 | <0.01 |
| Recommendation to consult physician | 45.0 | 23.7 | 49.4 | 52.4 | <0.01 |
*Including IFG, diabetes, BP, TC, but not smoking or obesity.
BP, blood pressure; CVRF, cardiovascular risk factor; IFG, impaired fasting glucose; TC, total cholesterol.