Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the study population by sex
| Women 5454 (57) | Men 4088 (43) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age at baseline (years) | 59.1 (15.4) | 56.6 (15.5) |
| CVD | 362 (6.6) | 388 (9.5) |
| Age at CVD (years) | 75.2 (9.5) | 71.2 (10.5) |
| Major life event, sum score | 2.6 (2.2) | 2.4 (2.2) |
| Current smokers | 2451 (45.4) | 2135 (52.9) |
| Alcohol consumption/week | 5.6 (7.5) | 14.0 (15.5) |
| Physical active: sedentary | 685 (12.8) | 520 (12.9) |
| Self-reported diabetes | 131 (2.4) | 170 (4.2) |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 25.2 (4.7) | 26.0 (3.9) |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 137.4 (23.8) | 140.0 (21.1) |
| Antihypertensive medication | 643 (11.9) | 364 (9.0) |
| Atrial fibrillation | 48 (0.9) | 84 (2.1) |
| School education < 8 years | 1864 (34.6) | 1326 (32.8) |
| Low household income | 1350 (25.7) | 658 (16.4) |
| Cohabitation/live alone | 2391 (44.2) | 1235 (30.4) |
Values are mean (SD) or number (%) as indicated. CVD, cardiovascular disease.