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Table 5 Nine risk factors account for up to 90 % of MIS worldwide in both sexes, all ages, and in all regions

From: Isolated low high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C): implications of global risk reduction. Case report and systematic scientific review

RISK FACTOR

ODDS RATIO

Abnormal lipids: ApoB/ApoA-1

3.25

Smoking

2.87

Diabetes

2.37

Hypertension

1.91

Abdominal obesity

Reason for such a high OR: This could aggravate smoking, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, alcohol abuse and even nutrition (eating aggressively)

1.12

Psychosocial Factors

2.67

Alcohol use

0.91

Physical Activity

0.86

Consumption of fruits and vegetables

0.70