Table 2 Characteristics of the 98 non-attending patients compared to 137 patients who attended a cardiovascular health promotion session.
Patient Characteristics | Non-attenders n = 98(%) | Attenders n = 137(%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Median Age (yr; 65–96) | Male | 76 | 75 |
Female | 76 | 77 | |
Gender | Male | 45 (45.9) | 65 (47.4) |
Mean blood pressure in health record (mm Hg) | 135 / 71 | 137 / 72 | |
Formal diagnosis of hypertension* | 46 (51.7) | 60 / 136 (44.1) | |
Family physician-reported cardiovascular risk factors* | Smoking | 34 (38.2) | 50 (36.5) |
Family history† | 20 (22.5) | 49 (35.8) | |
High cholesterol | 37 (41.6) | 48 (35.0) | |
Diabetes | 14 (15.7) | 25 (18.2) |