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10. Family history and cardiovascular risks at baseline
10.1 Family history of myocardial infarction and stroke
10.2 Family history of diabetes mellitus
10.3 Hypertension
10.4 Smoking: Packyears
At baseline, i.e. at enrollment into the SHCS, the following variables will be collected:
10.1 Family history of myocardial infarction and stroke
Myocardial infarction or stroke before age of 50 in any first degree relatives (genetic mother, father, brothers and sisters)
10.2 Family history of diabetes mellitus
Any diabetes mellitus in any first degree relatives (genetic mother, father, brothers and sisters)
10.3 Hypertension
Blood pressure > 160/95 mm Hg, at least three measures on two different days, patient being in sitting position for at least three minutes or on anti-hypertensive treatment
10.4 Smoking: Packyears
A measure of lifelong consumption of cigarettes:
smoking during one year 20 cigarettes per day = 1 ‘packyear
smoking during one year 10 cigarettes per day = ½ ‘packyear