Table 2.
Number (%) of major CVD events over 4 year follow-up for the different sub-groups in the Population Urban Rural Epidemiology (PURE) study (n=152 609), highlighting the majority of events occur in current smokers, those with hypertension, or documented history of CVD.50
| Baseline Condition | Number in PURE cohort with a condition at baseline (%) | Follow-up Major CVD Events N = 3,488 (2.2%) |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular disease | 7,743 (5.1) | 673 (19.3) |
| Hypertension (history or blood pressure >140/90 mmHg) | 62,034 (40.7) | 2,317 (66.4) |
| Current smoker | 31,397 (20.6) | 1,021 (29.4) |
| CVD, hypertension, and/or current smoker | 84,078 (55) | 2,822 (80.9) |
| Diabetes (history or FPG >7mmol) | 16,071 (10.5) | 905 (26.0) |
| CVD, hypertension, smoker and/or diabetes | 88,326 (57.9) | 2,929 (84.0) |
CVD=cardiovascular disease FPG=fasting blood glucose