Table 1.
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 |