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Table 4 'Best' published values of relative risks for coronary heart disease mortality for obesity, diabetes, physical inactivity and deprivation.

From: Impact of Smoking Reduction on Coronary Heart Disease Mortality Trends During 1981–2000 in England and Wales

 

Relative Risk

 

Obesity

(BMI>29 kg/m2)

Diabetes

Physical activity

Deprivation

Men

Stevens et al, 1998 [38], RRs ranged from 1.57 to 2.33# by age groups.

Khaw et al, 2001 [39], RR = 4.24*(1.92–9.35)

Shaper et al, British Regional Heart study, 1991 [40] RR = 0.50** (0.2–0.8)

Davey-Smith et al. Renfrew and Paisley Study, 1998 [41], RR = 1.24(1.03–1.49)+

Women

Stevens et al, 1998 [38], RRs ranged from 1.00 to 2.24# by age groups. Willett et al,1995 [42]RR = 3.5 6 (2.96–4.29)

Female RRs × 1.5 higher than male, (Members of the British Diabetic Association Study) [43].

Lee et al, Womens' Health Study, 2001 [44], RR = 0.55*** (0.37–0.82)

Davey-Smith et al, Renfrew and Paisley Study, 1998 [41], RR = 1.44 (1.15–1.80)+

  1. # Adjusted for age, education, physical activity, alcohol consumption.
  2. * Adjusted for age, serum cholesterol, systolic blood pressure, smoking, BMI, MI or stroke history.
  3. ** Adjusted for BMI, social class, smoking, total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, FEV1, breathlessness and heart rate.
  4. ***Adjusted for age, treatment, smoking, alcohol, fat consumption, fibre, fruits and vegetables, use of hormones, postmenopausal status, parental history of MI at an early age.
  5. + Adjusted for age, blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI, FEV1 score, smoking, angina, ECG ischeamia, and bronchitis.
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