Comparison of risk categories of Framingham general cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk score and CVD events in a 10-year interval (1998–2007)
| Framingham general CVD risk score in 1998, % | Total, N | Predicted CVD events (n, %) | Observed CVD event (n, %) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All adults | ||||
| Median score: 21.1% | 967 | 204 (21.1) | 127 (13.1) | <0.001 |
| <10% | 148 | 9 (6.3) | 9 (6.1) | |
| 10–20% | 292 | 40 (13.7) | 25 (8.6) | |
| >20% | 527 | 158 (30.0) | 93 (17.6) | |
| Male | ||||
| Median score: 30.0% | 327 | 98 (30.0) | 62 (19.0) | 0.003 |
| <10% | 12 | 1 (6.3) | 1 (8.3) | |
| 10–20% | 56 | 9 (15.4) | 2 (3.6) | |
| >20% | 259 | 74 (28.7) | 59 (22.8) | |
| Female | ||||
| Median score: 18.5% | 640 | 118 (18.5) | 65 (10.2) | 0.098 |
| <10% | 136 | 9 (6.3) | 8 (5.9) | |
| 10–20% | 236 | 34 (14.4) | 23 (9.7) | |
| >20% | 268 | 72 (27.0) | 34 (12.7) | |