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. 2017 Feb 6;6(2):e004445. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.116.004445

Table 1.

The “Nonlaboratory” Version of the INTERHEART Modifiable Risk Score

Risk Factors Conditions Points Past/Present Exposures
Age A man ≥55 years or a woman ≥65 years 2 Past
Hypertension Yes 5 Past
Diabetes mellitus Yes 6 Past
Family history Yes 4 Past
Waist‐to‐hip ratio 0.873 to 0.963 2 Past
≥0.964 4
Smoking status
Former smoking Yes 2 Past
Current smoking 1 to 5 cigarettes per day 2 Present
6 to 10 cigarettes per day 4
11 to 15 cigarettes per day 6
16 to 20 cigarettes per day 7
>20 cigarettes per day 11
Secondhand smoking ≥1 hour per week (for never or former smokers only) 2 Present
Diet
Salty foods or snacks ≥1 time per day 1 Present
Deep fried foods or fast foods ≥3 times per week 1 Present
Fruits <1 time per day 1 Present
Vegetables <1 time per day 1 Present
Meat or poultry ≥2 times per day 2 Present
Physical activity Mainly sedentary or perform mild exercise 2 Present
Stress Yes 3 Present
Depression Yes 3 Present