Table 3 Hazard ratios from the uni-variable analysis of potential risk factors in relation to premature mortality; Tehran Lipid and Glucose study (1999–2014)

 Sex (Female)

0.55 (0.43–0.71)

< 0.001

 Normal

Reference

 Overweight

0.67 (0.51–0.90)

0.007

 Obese

0.66 (0.49–0.91)

0.011

Hypercholesterolemia

1.14 (0.89–1.46)

0.308

Hypertension

1.47 (1.14–1.90)

0.003

Diabetes

2.62 (2.03–3.39)

< 0.001

Smoking

1.89 (1.41–2.53)

< 0.001

 Illiterate/primary

Reference

 Cycle/diploma

1.09 (0.83–1.44)

0.529

 Higher than diploma

0.94 (0.59–1.50)

0.797

Low physical activity

1.16 (0.88–1.54)

0.293

FH-CVD

1.45 (1.10–1.95)

0.009

Prevalent CVD

2.86 (2.08–3.92)

< 0.001