Characteristics of patients from Bologna and Sicily
| Characteristic | Patients (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Bologna | Sicily | |
| Positive familial history of coronary heart disease | 30 | 60 |
| Smoking | ||
| Current smoker | 28 | 70 |
| Current and former smoker | 69 | 89 |
| History of type 2 diabetes | 14 | 17 |
| History of obesity | 10 | 35 |
| Hypertension | 57 | 31 |
| Blood cholesterol levels >220 mg/dl | 20 | 60 |
| Triglcyerides >160 mg/dl | 24 | 42 |