ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Effect of Community Affluence on the Association Between Individual Socioeconomic Status and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors, Colorado, 2007–2008
| Risk Factor | High Level of Affluence, Median (Interquartile Range) | Medium Level of Affluence, Median (Interquartile Range) | Low Level of Affluence, Median (Interquartile Range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.9 (5.0–11.4) | 6.1 (4.0–8.8) | 12.2 (7.9–17.8) |
| Hypertension | 23.1 (20.5–34) | 25.2 (22.4–36.7) | 29.7 (22.8–49) |
| No exercise | 29.6 (23.9–38.5) | 28.9 (16.1–32.5) | 36 (32.0–40.1) |
| Obesity | 21.6 (17.6–25.3) | 24.1 (16.7–25.4) | 28 (17.7–37.2) |
| Smoking | 22.6 (11.3–27.5) | 29.2 (25.0–41.1) | 30.9 (25.6–38.6) |
| <5 Servings of fruits/vegetables per day | 77.3 (74.8–85.5) | 81.6 (77.5–82.3) | 91.8 (82.3–97.2) |
Figure. Prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors among people identified as having low socioeconomic status (annual household income of <$25,000), by community affluence. Community affluence was categorized according to county median household income: low ($23,041–$39,992 [21 counties]); medium ($40,658–$54,909 [22 counties]); and high ($55,258–$99,522 [21 counties]). Error bars represent interquartile ranges.