risk stratification

MI, CABG,or sudden death before 55 yr in father or other male first degree relative or before 65 yrs in mother or other female first degree relative.

current smoker or those who quit within the previous 6 months or exposure to environmental tobacco smoke

not participating in at least 20 minute of moderate intensity physical activity on at least 3 days of the week for at least 3 months.

BMI greater than or equal to 30 or waist girth >102 cm/40in for men and >88 cm/35 in in women

SBP >/= 140 and/or diastolic >/=90 confirmed on 2 separate occasions or on antihypertensive meds.

• LDL >/= 130
• HDL less than (<)40
• or on lipid-lowering agents
• If total chol is all that is available, use >/=200

impaired fasting glucose of greater than or equal to 100 but less than (<)126

HDL of greater than 60

• men 45 and up
• women 55 and up