Figure 3.

Hazard ratios across 11 categories of LDL-C for mortality from CVD and its subtypes. LDL-C categories (mg/dL: <55, 55–69 to 175–189 by 15, ≥190, 100–114 as reference). The midpoint was used as a representative value of each LDL-C category, except both ends (45 and 205) for which the median was used. Hazard ratios and 95% CIs were calculated using Cox proportional-hazards models after adjustment for the same variables as in Figure 2. CVD, cardiovascular disease; LDL-C, low density lipoprotein cholesterol. To convert LDL-C from mg/dL to mmol/L, multiply by 0.02586