Table 2: Frequency of cardiovascular risk factors and use of prescription medication in men and women.

Men (,292) Women (,741) N % N % Current smoker 1363 16.4 856 18.1 Past smoker 2015 24.3 913 19.3 Hypertension 1853 22.3 642 13.5 Dyslipidemia 2269 27.4 884 18.6 Family history of CHD 1162 14.0 801 16.9 Aspirin 368 4.4 92 1.9 Beta blockers 252 3.0 153 3.2 Calcium channel blockers 151 1.8 55 1.2 ACE inhibitors 233 2.8 76 1.6 ARBs 53 0.6 18 0.4 Statins 617 7.4 284 6.1 Fibrates 80 1.0 23 0.5 Oral contraceptives 684 14.4 Hormonal replacement therapy 381 8.0

CHD: Coronary heart disease; ACE: Angiotensin converting enzyme; ARB: Angiotensin II receptor blocker.