Table 4 Proportions (numbers) of males and females using cardiovascular medication (CVM) in 2008 by their cardiovascular risk scores in 1997-1999.
Risk score | Males (n = 9 283) | Females (n = 10 969) |
|---|---|---|
Use of CVM (%) | ||
Framingham 60y ≥ 20% | 37.1 (n = 1 533) | 56.2 (n = 356) |
Framingham 60y < 20% | 17.1 (n = 878) | 20.2 (n = 2 092) |
SCORE 60y ≥ 5% | 34.6 (n = 1 712) | 76.1 (n = 108) |
SCORE 60y < 5% | 16.1 (n = 699) | 21.6 (n = 2 340) |
NORRISK ≥1% | 40.0 (n = 1 071) | 72.6 (n = 53) |
NORRISK < 1% | 20.3 (n = 1 340) | 21.9 (n = 2 395) |
BP > 150/95 mm Hg | 82.7 (n = 7 677) | 87.9 (n = 9 642) |
Cholesterol > 8 mmol/l | 58.1 (n = 5 393) | 64.4 (n = 7 064) |