Table 2 Percentage distribution of different levels of total blood cholesterol between the sexes by age
From: Sex differences in risk factors for coronary heart disease: a study in a Brazilian population
GROUP | AGE | <5.18 | 5.18-6.19 | ≥ 6.22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(years) | (mmol/L) | (mmol/L) | (mmol/L) | ||
MEN | (462) | 63 (290)a | 23 (106) | 14 (66) | |
<45 | 61 | 40 | 32 | ||
≥ 45 | 39 b | 60 | 68 | ||
WOMEN | (411) | 54 (222)a | 28(114) | 18 (15) | |
<55 | 80 | 45 | 31 | ||
≥ 55 | 20 b | 55 | 69 | ||
TOTAL | (873) | 59 (512) | 25 (220) | 16 (141) |