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Frequency of major cardiovascular risk factors based on sex
| Risk factor | Men n (%) | Women n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Smoking (ever smoked) | 20 (37) | 1 (2) |
| Diabetes (FBS ≥ 26 mg/dl) | 15 (33) | 19 (44) |
| Hypertension (SBP ≥ 140, DBP ≥ 90 mmHg) | 17 (31) | 15 (35) |
| History of myocardial infarction | 11 (20) | 4 (9) |
| Hyperlipidemia (Chol ≥ 200 mg/dl) | 23 (42) | 25 (58) |
| Family history of coronary artery disease | 11 (20) | 13 (30) |
FBS: Fasting blood sugar; SBP: Systolic blood pressure; DBP: Diastolic blood pressure
