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World J Cardiol. Apr 26, 2012; 4(4): 112-120
Published online Apr 26, 2012. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v4.i4.112
Table 5 Greater prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among urban women in India[24]
VariableUrban (n = 2008)Rural (n = 2616)Age-adjusted urban-rural relative risk (95% CI)
Smoking/tobacco use
Current users326 (19.6)871 (41.6)0.35 (0.18-0.65)1
Smoking14 (0.7)276 (10.6)0.09 (0.01-0.70)
Non-smoked tobacco use325 (16.2)607 (23.2)0.64 (0.31-1.30)
Sedentary lifestyle PALs < 1.55 units1406 (71.0)1558 (60.1)1.63 (0.90-2.94)
Overweight/obesity
BMI 23.0-24.99 kg/m2355 (11.6)324 (12.5)0.91 (0.40-2.11)
BMI 25.0-29.99 kg/m2640 (31.7)451 (16.8)2.30 (1.12-3.47)1
BMI ≥ 30.0 kg/m2288 (13.9)152 (5.7)2.55 (1.61-3.49)1
Truncal obesity
WHR > 0.9880 (44.3)318 (13.03)5.26 (2.61-10.63)1
Waist circumference > 90 cm638 (31.4)226 (8.4)5.17 (2.24-11.94)1
Hypertension925 (48.2)746 (31.6)1.96 (1.10-3.49)1
Hypercholesterolemia ≥ 200 mg/dL552 (27.7)322 (13.5)2.39 (1.17-4.88)1
Diabetes (history or fasting glucose ≥ 126 mg/dL)292 (15.1)98 (4.3)4.24 (1.35-13.26)1