Table 1 Classification of baseline disease status. HUNT2, 1995–97
Disease status | Self-reported disease status | Measurement |
|---|---|---|
Hypothyroidism | Ever had any thyroid disease? | |
No | No | TSH 0.2 – 4.5 mU/L and FT4 8.0 – 20.0 pmol/L |
Undetecteda | No | TSH >4.5 mU/L and FT4 < 8 pmol/L |
Diagnosed | Yes | – |
Type 2 diabetes mellitus | Ever had diabetes mellitus? | Serum glucose ≥2 h after last meal |
No | No | ≤7.0 mmol/L |
Undetecteda | No | >7.0 mmol/L |
Diagnosed | Yes | – |
Hypertension | BP follow-up necessary?b | Arterial BP |
No | No | <140 mmHg systolic and <90 mmHg diastolic |
Undetecteda | No | ≥140 mmHg systolic and/or ≥90 mmHg diastolic |
Diagnosed | Yes | – |