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Distribution of risk factors (Phase 3, 1991–93) as a function of socioeconomic position.
| High SEP | Intermediate SEP | Low SEP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Risk factors | (n=2601) | (n=2413) | (n=349) |
| No. (%) | No. (%) | No. (%) | |
| Smoking | 206 (8) | 361 (15) | 104 (30) |
| Hypertension | 441 (17) | 433 (18) | 83 (24) |
| High cholesterol | 1508 (58) | 1387 (58) | 205 (59) |
| Diabetes | 153 (6) | 177 (7) | 39 (11) |
| 1–4 risk factors | 1767 (68) | 1711 (71) | 269 (77) |
