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Percentage of primary and additional cardiovascular (CV) risk factors (RF) found in the pilot study
| Primary CV RF | % male | % female |
|---|---|---|
| Hypercholesterolemia | 62 | 63 |
| Hypertriglyceridemia | 42 | 26 |
| Hypertension | 25 | 14 |
| Diabetes | 9 | 6 |
| Smoking habit | 14 | 10 |
| Additional RF | ||
| Overweight | 19 | 18 |
| Obesity | 48 | 26 |
| No Mediterranean diet | 68 | 86 |
| No physical activity | 55 | 66 |
| Mental stress | 38 | 53 |
