Age-adjusted prevalence and mean values of selected cardiovascular risk factors by level of education and age group among men (N = 2960).

BP: blood pressure; CI: confidence interval; HDL: high-density lipoprotein; LDL: low-density lipoprotein. Prevalence and mean values are adjusted for age and place of birth (Switzerland or outside Switzerland).ap for linear trend across socioeconomic categories.bDifference in prevalence/mean between the highest and the lowest educational category.cp for interaction between educational level and age group.dAnalyses restricted to current smokers (N = 515 in the 35–54 years group and N = 293 in the 55–75 years group). 32 smokers with missing information on pack-years were not included.eOverweight: BMI ≥25 kg/m2 and 2; obesity: BMI ≥30 kg/m2; abdominal obesity: waist circumference ≥102/88cm in men/women; hypertension: BP≥140/90 mmHg or taking BP treatment; low HDL-cholesterol: