Table 1.
Distribution of individual baseline CVH metrics.
| Metrics | Definition* | Total sample (n = 1315) |
|---|---|---|
| Current smoking | ||
| Ideal | Never or quit for > 12 months | 943 (71.7) |
| Intermediate | Former for ≤ 12 months | 48 (3.7) |
| Poor | Yes | 324 (24.6) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | ||
| Ideal | < 25 | 716 (54.4) |
| Intermediate | 25–29.9 | 551 (41.9) |
| Poor | ≥ 30 | 48 (3.7) |
| Total cholesterol (mmol/L) | ||
| Ideal | < 5.18 | 893 (67.9) |
| Intermediate | 5.18–6.20 or treated to goal | 345 (26.2) |
| Poor | ≥ 6.21 | 77 (5.9) |
| Blood pressure | ||
| Ideal | < 120/< 80 mmHg | 511 (38.9) |
| Intermediate | SBP of 120–139, DBP of 80–89 mmHg, or treated to goal | 447 (34.0) |
| Poor | SBP ≥ 140 or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg | 357 (27.1) |
| FPG (mmol/L) | ||
| Ideal | < 5.56 | 1032 (78.5) |
| Intermediate | 5.56–6.99 or treated to goal | 215 (16.3) |
| Poor | ≥ 7.00 | 68 (5.2) |
Data are shown as number (%).
CVH, cardiovascular health; BMI, body mass index; SBP, systolic blood pressure; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; FBG, fasting plasma glucose.
*According to reference 4.