FINRISK
FINRISK cardiovascular risk score
#11
coverage rank
Finland201410-yearCVD (coronary + stroke)9 inputs
Adults 30-74 without CVD (Finnish population surveys)
9
atlas factors covered
7
strongly-evidenced (A/B)
7
of 15 categories
Strengths
- Finland-calibrated with full traditional factors plus BMI and family history of MI
- Well validated in serial Finnish population surveys
Weaknesses
- Finland-specific; requires recalibration elsewhere
- No lipid subfractions beyond TC/HDL, no renal, deprivation, imaging, or inflammatory inputs
- Largely a regional/national tool with limited international use
Input variables (9)
| Input | Maps to atlas factor | Category | Grade | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Age | Demographic & Social | A | |
| Sex | Sex | Demographic & Social | C | |
| Current smoking | Cigarette smoking | Lifestyle & Behavioral | A | |
| Systolic blood pressure | Systolic blood pressure | Blood Pressure & Hemodynamics | A | |
| Total cholesterol | Total cholesterol | Lipids & Lipoproteins | A | |
| HDL cholesterol | HDL cholesterol | Lipids & Lipoproteins | A | |
| Diabetes mellitus | Type 2 diabetes mellitus | Glycemic & Metabolic | A | |
| Family history of MI | Family history of myocardial infarction | Genetic & Family History | D | |
| BMI | Body mass index | Anthropometric & Body Composition | A |
References
- Forty-year trends in cardiovascular risk factors in Finland — Eur J Prev Cardiol · PMID 25422363