Hazard ratio (95% CI) for the association between major risk factors and cardiovascular disease
| Age (+10 years) | SBP (+10 mm Hg) | TC (+1 mmol/l) | Current smoking | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBP, systolic blood pressure; TC, total cholesterol. | ||||
| Men | ||||
| Asian cohorts | 1.92 (1.79 to 2.06) | 1.31 (1.28 to 1.33) | 1.10 (1.05 to 1.16) | 1.38 (1.25 to 1.53) |
| The Framingham cohort | 1.98 (1.85 to 2.12) | 1.13 (1.09 to 1.17) | 1.16 (1.09 to 1.24) | 1.44 (1.25 to 1.66) |
| p Value (heterogeneity) | 0.54 | <0.001 | 0.21 | 0.63 |
| Women | ||||
| Asian cohorts | 2.06 (1.84 to 2.31) | 1.26 (1.22 to 1.30) | 1.03 (0.95 to 1.12) | 1.36 (1.02 to 1.82) |
| The Framingham cohort | 2.18 (1.96 to 2.42) | 1.19 (1.14 to 1.23) | 1.15 (1.07 to 1.24) | 1.74 (1.44 to 2.10) |
| p Value (heterogeneity) | 0.47 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.16 |