| Males | Females | |
|---|---|---|
| BMI, kg/m2 | 27.4 | 26.7 |
| Total-to-HDL cholesterol ratioa | 4.1 | 3.4 |
| Systolic blood pressure,b mmHg | 126.5 | 118 |
| Ethnicity | White or not stated | White or not stated |
| Smoking status | Never | Never |
| Type 2 diabetes | No | No |
| Treated hypertension | No | No |
| Townsend deprivation scorec | 0 | 0 |
| Type 1 diabetesd | No | No |
| Family history of coronary heart disease in first-degree relative <60 yearsd | No | No |
| Chronic kidney diseased | No | No |
| Atrial fibrillationd | No | No |
| Rheumatoid arthritisd | No | No |
a
In adults not receiving statin therapy.
b
In adults not receiving blood pressure medication.
c
Not available in HSE 2011 and 0 reflects the median level in the population.
d
Not available in HSE 2011 and the most common level was assumed to be ‘no’. BMI = body mass index. HDL = high-density lipoprotein.