Sex-specific incidence rates and risk factors of premature cardiovascular disease. A long term follow up of the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study

Objectives To investigate the risk factors for premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) and to quantify their population attributable fractions (PAFs) among an Iranian population during a median follow-up of 12 years. Methods A total of 2235 men and 3703 women, aged ≥30 years, free of CVD at baseline were entered into the study. Premature CVD was defined as having a history of CVD events before the age of 55 and 65 for men and women, respectively....