Table 1 Sample selection
| Â | Czech Republic | Poland | Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
Baseline, year (response rate, %) | 2002-2005 (55) | 2002-2005 (61) | 2002-2005 (61) |
Recruited, N | 4,124 | 5,230 | 4,269 |
Within the study age range, N | 4,077 | 5,230 | 4,264 |
No pre-existing CVD, N | 3,405 | 3,986 | 3,254 |
No missing SCORE values, N | 2,659 | 3,456 | 3,246 |
No missing values of SCORE and binge and problem drinking, N | 2,517 | 3,196 | 3,214 |