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Table 1 Data characteristics of respondents in FINRISK 2012 surveya

From: Comparing data sources in estimating disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) for ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in a cross-sectional setting in Finland

 

Males

Females

Participation, n (response rate %)

3041 (61%)

3383 (68%)

Age, mean (SD)

51.8 (14.0)

50.4 (14.1)

Survey questionnaire responses

 Effort angina (angina pectoris)b

4.6%

2.1%

 Myocardial infarction ever

3.6%

0.9%

 Coronary bypass surgery ever

2.2%

0.3%

 Coronary angioplasty ever

3.1%

0.6%

 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)b

1.6%

0.7%

  1. SD Standard deviation
  2. aAll figures are unadjusted
  3. bThe disease was included in a list of diseases under a question: Have you suffered or received treatment for any of the following diseases (diagnosed by a doctor) during the past year (last 12 months)?