| Characteristic | Men, % n = 11 000 000* | Women, % n = 11 500 000* |
|---|---|---|
| Age, yr | ||
| 20–44 | 52.9 | 50.2 |
| 45–64 | 32.7 | 32.0 |
| 65–74 | 9.1 | 10.0 |
| ≥ 75 | 5.3 | 7.8 |
| Current smoker | 28.4 | 23.0 |
| Body mass index | ||
| < 18.5 (underweight) | 1.2 | 4.5 |
| 18.5–24.9 (normal) | 42.6 | 54.0 |
| 25–29.9 (overweight) | 40.2 | 27.1 |
| ≥ 30 (obese) | 15.9 | 14.4 |
| Systolic blood pressure, mm Hg | ||
| < 120 (optimal) | 46.9 | 61.8 |
| 120–129 (normal) | 23.6 | 12.9 |
| 130–139 (high-normal) | 13.5 | 9.2 |
| ≥ 140 (hypertensive) | 16.0 | 16.1 |
| Total cholesterol, mmol/L | ||
| < 4.15 (low) | 17.1 | 17.4 |
| 4.15–5.17 (low-medium) | 35.5 | 37.3 |
| 5.18–6.21 (medium) | 33.2 | 30.8 |
| ≥ 6.22 (high) | 14.2 | 14.6 |
| Diabetes diagnosis | 5.0 | 4.4 |
*Rounded to 3 significant digits.