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Table 1 Prevalence of CAD risk factors

From: Prevalence of coronary artery disease risk factors in Iran: a population based survey

Risk factors

Frequency

Total

Diabetes

6.3% (189)

3000

Total cholesterol > 200 mg/dl

61% (1830)

3000

Triglyceride > 200 mg/dl

32% (960)

3000

LDLC > 130 mg/dl

45.5% (1365)

3000

HDLC < 35 mg/dl

5.4% (162)

3000

Systolic blood pressure > 140 mmHg

13.7% (411)

3000

Diastolic blood pressure > 90 mmHg

9.1% (273)

3000

Family history of CAD in first degree relatives

15% (450)

3000

Cigarette smoking (active smoker)

21/6% (648)

3000

Sedentary life style

87% (2610)

3000

  1. LDL-c: Low Density Lipoprotein
  2. HDL-c: High Density Lipoprotein
  3. C.A.D : Coronary Artery Disease
  4. mg/dl : Milligram per Deciliter