Table 3.
Prevalence of selected cardiovascular risk factors in the study subjects
| Cardiovascular Risk Factors | Prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Poor Glycemic control, HbA1c ›7.0% | 60.5% | 55.6–65.5 |
| Poorly controlled Hypertension, BP ≥ 140/90 mmHg | 76.6% | 72.5–80.8 |
| LDL Cholesterol, >2.0 mmol/L | 77.1% | 73.0–81.3 |
| Obesity, BMI ≥30 kg/m2 | 22.3% | 18.4–26.5 |
| Obesity, Waist Circumference | 58.2% | 53.5–62.9 |
| >102 cm males | ||
| > 88 cm females | ||
| Obesity, Waist – Hip Ratio | 92.7% | 89.9–95.3 |
| >0.9 males | ||
| >0.8 females | ||
| Albuminuria | 32.7% | 27.8–37.4 |
| Cigarette-smoking, self-reported | 23.6%. | 19.9–28.5 |
The prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension, high LDL-Cholesterol and obesity (by WHR) was high, above 75% as shown in the table above