Characteristics of the study population, n = 34 975
| Characteristic | n (%)a |
|---|---|
| Female | 16990 (49) |
| Age, mean (SD) | 54 (± 10) |
| South Asian ethnicity | 1899 (12)b |
| Family history of CVD | 4213 (12) |
| Diabetes | 2598 (7) |
| Left ventricular hypertrophy | 77 (0) |
| Chronic kidney disease | 1302 (4) |
| Myocardial infarction | 733 (2) |
| Peripheral vascular disease | 487 (1) |
| Heart failure | 253 (1) |
| Ischaemic heart disease | 1678 (5) |
| Stroke | 331 (1) |
| Transient ischaemic attack | 295 (1) |
↵a Unless otherwise stated.
↵b Percentage of 15 825 patients in whom ethnicity was recorded. Ethnicity is typically collected by self-report at registration; the relatively low proportions recorded reflect patients who have been registered for some years. CVD = cardiovascular disease. SD = standard deviation.