ISSN:
1824-3096
Keywords:
Total cholesterol
;
high density lipoprotein cholesterol
;
low density lipoprotein cholesterol
;
blood pressure
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract This paper examines the distribution and prevalence of risk factors for coronary heart disease in a sample of 165 men and 202 women over 40 years of age who had earlier participated in a coronary prevention trial from a general practice in Cambridge, UK. No significant differences were observed in total cholesterol levels between men and women, and a quarter of the sample had concentrations above 6.5 mmol/l which is 250 mg/dl. There were significant sex differences in a number of risk factors with males having significantly higher prevalence of low high density lipoprotein, systolic and diastolic blood pressures, obesity, and smoking than women. About 8% of men and women were obese (as defined by a body mass index 〉 30), while 47% of men and 35% of women were mildly overweight (body mass index 〉 25). Two or more risk factors for coronary heart disease (high total cholesterol and/or hypertension and/or obesity) were present in 4% and 9% of older men and women respectively. Furthermore, about half the subjects had more than one risk factor for coronary heart disease.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02447625
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