Disease state | Relative risk | Derivation |
---|---|---|
Previous MI. | 6.0 | Pharoah et al [10] |
Existing CHD excluding MI. | 2.4 | Â |
Previous stroke. | 1.56 | Estimated using the reciprocal of the life expectancy ratios calculated for stroke survivors in 1994 by Hannertz et al [25] |
Other existing CVD. | 2.0 | 2.0 used as no suitable reference was identified and this figure is approximately half way between 1.56 (stroke) and 2.4 (CHD). |