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Cardiovascular risk factors (prevalence by %) in Singapore
| DM | Hyperlipidemia | Low HDL | Obesity | Abdominal fat | High BMI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 9.7 | 17.1 | 5.6 | 7.9 | 15.5 | 19.4 |
| Malay | 16.6 | 22.6 | 12 | 24.0 | 18.9 | 38.0 |
| Indians | 17.2 | 12.6 | 23.2 | 16.9 | 26.1 | 32.8 |
| Regular smoking | Regular alcohol | Regular exercise | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 12.8 | 2.9 | 19.2 |
| Malay | 26.5 | 0.6 | 15.3 |
| Indians | 10.1 | 3.3 | 21.7 |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; DM, diabetes mellitus; HDL, high‐density lipoproteins.
