The prevalence of CVRFs, stratified by gender
| All (n=6800), % | Male (n=2193), % | Female (n=4607), % | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity, BMI (kg/m2) | ||||
| <25 | 46.6 | 34.0 | 52.6 | <0.01 |
| 25–29 | 35.9 | 45.1 | 31.5 | |
| ≥30 | 17.5 | 21.0 | 15.8 | |
| Waist circumference (cm) | ||||
| Men ≥100, women ≥90 | 49.4 | 49.5 | 49.3 | 0.89 |
| Smoking | 17.9 | 19.5 | 17.2 | 0.02 |
| Elevated BP (mm Hg) | ||||
| ≥140/90 | 44.0 | 52.0 | 40.3 | <0.01 |
| Diabetes—only fasting patients (n=1814, 26.7%) (mg/dL) | ||||
| Normal (<101) | 53.9 | 46.4 | 57.6 | <0.01 |
| IFG (101–116) | 28.2 | 31.3 | 26.6 | |
| Diabetes (≥117) | 18.0 | 22.2 | 15.9 | |
| Diabetes—all patients (mg/dL) | ||||
| Normal (<101) | 86.0 | 82.5 | 87.7 | <0.01 |
| IFG (101–116) | 7.5 | 8.6 | 7.0 | |
| Diabetes (≥117) | 6.5 | 8.9 | 5.3 | |
| Hypercholesterolaemia (mg/dL) | ||||
| TC≥200 | 57.2 | 47.6 | 61.6 | <0.01 |
| Number of CVRF present* | ||||
| Any | 74.7 | 74.6 | 74.8 | 0.54 |
| 0 | 25.3 | 25.4 | 25.2 | <0.01 |
| 1 | 42.6 | 41.3 | 43.2 | |
| 2 | 28.1 | 27.9 | 28.1 | |
| 3 | 4.1 | 5.3 | 3.5 | |
| Any new CVRF diagnosis* | 29.5 | 29.7 | 29.4 | 0.82 |
| Recommendation to consult physician | 45.0 | 43.4 | 45.7 | 0.07 |
*Including IFG, diabetes, BP, TC, but not smoking or obesity.
BMI, body mass index; BP, blood pressure; CVRF, cardiovascular risk factor; IFG, impaired fasting glucose; TC, total cholesterol.