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FHS CVD Risk Score

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FHS CVD risk score and component scores. All of the variables in this section are derived from other variables in the curated dataset. This page combines variable and description information from all three curated datasets.

Source files (on external FHS website):

For derived variables, refer to program code for more information.

Curated DataDescription
age_fhscvd_coreAge component for FHS CVD risk score at exam 15,20,22-28/1-10/1-3 (derived for curated dataset)
hdl_fhscvd_coreHDL component for FHS CVD risk score at exam 15,20,22-28/1-10/1-3 (derived for curated dataset)
tc_fhscvd_coreTC (Total Cholesterol) component for FHS CVD risk score at exam 15,20,22-28/1-10/1-3 (derived for curated dataset)
smoking_fhscvd_coreCurrent smoker component for FHS CVD risk score at exam 15,20,22-28/1-10/1-3 (derived for curated dataset)
dm_fhscvd_coreHistory of diabetes component for FHS CVD risk score at exam 15,20,22-28/1-10/1-3 (derived for curated dataset)
sbp_fhscvd_coreSystolic blood pressure component for FHS CVD risk score at exam 15,20,22-28/1-10/1-3 (derived for curated dataset)
fhscvd_coreFHS CVD risk score at exam 15,20,22-28/1-10/1-3 (derived for curated dataset)