Table 2

Association between risk factors and cardiovascular mortality

Risk factorHR95% CIP value
Diabetes (yes vs no)2.241.84 to 2.73<0.001
Smoker versus non-smoker2.071.64 to 2.62<0.001
Physical activity (none vs sufficient)2.001.62 to 2.45<0.001
High blood pressure (yes vs no)1.871.47 to 2.38<0.001
Obesity (yes vs no)1.621.32 to 1.99<0.001
Binge drinking (yes vs no)1.350.90 to 2.030.150
Blood cholesterol level (high risk vs low risk)0.910.68 to 1.210.504
  • Controlled for age, sex and self-reported history of cardiovascular disease.