29% chance of a heart attack - how the hell is that calculated

[bobg]

Anybody else had one of those over 60's check ups and do you have to be Superman to be to be not "at risk" ?
1. Body mass index OK
2. Weight - Good
3. Cholesterol 4%
4 120/80 Good
5. All the results of blood and urine tests - negative
6 Alcohol consumption estimated at approx 4 pints a week ( true )
7 Non smoker for 30 years.. slight lapse for a few months to one roll up a day
8 Regular exercise
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Stetins recommended ...I declined

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

That means a 71% chance of NOT having a heart attack. Sounds like good odds to me.

 

[bobg]

Ah, reaches for pint and pie...

 

[Steve H]

Over what period?

I think when I went for a Health Check last it was something like the chances of you having a heart attack in the next 10 years. If that is the case then what they are saying is that 29 out of a 100 people with you age and lifestyle choices will have a heart attack in the next 10 years. I thought they also took into account family history - e.g. have any of your parents had any heart disease problems.

Looks like you are living a pretty healthy lifestyle and the cycling is bound to be a big help, but these reality checks I think are very persuasive in making some healthier choices.

Think we also have to enjoy the life we have though!

 

[Archie_tect]

How is Dr Stetin?

 

[asterix]

Well if you will go for check ups..

 

[numbnuts]

Don't forget a health MOT is the same as a car's MOT, …..... it was OK on the day

 

[bobg]

Yeah, it was over 10 years ( forgot that bit) and although I posted on here I'm not the slightest bit bothered because there's pretty much nothing much more can do about it. I think admitting to the occasional fag blew their mind, and I've stopped now
BTW I didn't go by choice, its a bit like the bowel cancer screening, they pester you till you do it.

 

[ufkacbln]

There is a very technical test for this.

Creep up behind someone and shout "BOOOOO"

If they smack you one then they have a low chance of a heart attack

If they start clutching their chest, rolling round on the floor, and groaning then they have a high chance of a heart attack



Simples!

 

[colly]

I shouldn't worry about it. After all I have a 100% chance of dying. It's not been bothering me much.

 

[asterix]

Didn't they ask you how often you have sex? Apparently that is a factor.