TABLE 2.

Distribution of CVD risk factors among non-Hispanic Whites and Asian ethnic groups (2003–2005)

CVD risks	Whites (%)	Asian Indians (%)	Chinese (%)	Filipinos (%)	Other Asians (%)	χ2	p Value
Medical risk factors
Hypertension	24.4	10.4	16.9	23.9	16.3	123.12	<0.001
Diabetes	6.7	8.2	5.5	6.1	3.8	20.15	0.008
Behavioral risk factors
Smoking	27.5	7.6	9.2	17.7	18.4	281.64	<0.001
Obesity	22.1	6.1	4.2	13.2	6.9	331.42	<0.001
Physical inactivity	37.2	41.8	33.3	38.2	41.0	16.27	0.04
Binge drinking	22.5	5.7	5.5	13.5	10.2	309.72	<0.001

CVD = cardiovascular disease.