Table 2

Number of people (out of 1000) classified as high and low risk by the various CVD risk algorithms at a CVD risk threshold of 10%; further stratified by use of statin therapy at baseline

Algorithm
General lipid algorithmSMI-specific lipid algorithmGeneral BMI algorithmSMI-specific BMI algorithm
High risk (>10%)
 Total268241222326
 Currently prescribed statins58594771
 Not currently prescribed statins210182175255
Low risk (<10%)
 Total732759778674
 Currently prescribed statins39385026
 Not currently prescribed statins693721728648
  • BMI, body mass index; CVD, cardiovascular disease; SMI, severe mental illness.