This calculator estimates your 10-year risk of experiencing a cardiovascular event (like heart attack or stroke) based on established risk factors.
It is based on the Framingham Risk Score principles, adapted for general estimation.
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Your Estimated 10-Year Cardiovascular Risk:
Understanding Your 10-Year Cardiovascular Risk
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), including heart attack and stroke, remain leading causes of mortality worldwide. Identifying individuals at high risk allows for timely interventions and lifestyle modifications to prevent these serious health events. This calculator provides an estimate of your risk over the next 10 years based on several key factors, drawing upon principles similar to the widely recognized Framingham Risk Score.
Factors Used in the Calculation:
Age: Risk increases significantly with age.
Sex: Biological sex influences baseline risk levels.
Systolic Blood Pressure: Higher readings indicate increased strain on the heart and arteries.
How the Calculation Works (Simplified Framingham Principles):
This calculator uses a simplified point-based system, inspired by the Framingham Risk Score methodology, to estimate risk. Each input contributes to a 'risk score'. The specific points assigned to each factor and their interaction are complex and were derived from decades of research. The general principle is:
Points for Age and Sex: Based on established charts, different age and sex groups have different baseline risks.
Points for Blood Pressure: Higher systolic BP and being on medication add points.
Points for Cholesterol: The ratio of Total Cholesterol to HDL Cholesterol is crucial. A higher ratio generally indicates higher risk.
Points for Smoking and Diabetes: Both are major risk enhancers and add significant points.
These points are then converted into a percentage risk using a specific formula. For example, a common approach involves summing the points and then using a lookup table or a derived equation:
Risk % = 1 - (Survival Probability)
Where Survival Probability is calculated using the summed points and logistic regression models derived from cohort studies. The exact coefficients and formulas can vary slightly between different versions of the Framingham score and other risk assessment tools (like the ASCVD Risk Estimator in the US).
Interpreting Your Results:
The calculated percentage represents your estimated chance of having a major cardiovascular event within the next 10 years. Generally, risk categories are:
Low Risk: Typically below 7.5%
Intermediate Risk: Typically between 7.5% and 20%
High Risk: Typically above 20%
Important Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice. It is a simplified estimation tool. Your actual risk may differ. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis, treatment, and personalized risk assessment. They can consider a broader range of factors and interpret your results in the context of your overall health.
function calculateRisk() {
var age = parseFloat(document.getElementById("age").value);
var gender = document.getElementById("gender").value;
var systolicBP = parseFloat(document.getElementById("systolicBP").value);
var onBPtreatment = document.getElementById("onBPtreatment").value;
var cholesterol = parseFloat(document.getElementById("cholesterol").value);
var hdlCholesterol = parseFloat(document.getElementById("hdlCholesterol").value);
var smoking = document.getElementById("smoking").value;
var diabetes = document.getElementById("diabetes").value;
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result");
var riskPercentageSpan = document.getElementById("riskPercentage");
var riskCategoryP = document.getElementById("riskCategory");
// Input validation
if (isNaN(age) || isNaN(systolicBP) || isNaN(cholesterol) || isNaN(hdlCholesterol) ||
age <= 0 || systolicBP <= 0 || cholesterol <= 0 || hdlCholesterol = 30 && age = 35 && age = 40 && age = 45 && age = 50 && age = 55 && age = 60 && age = 65 && age = 70 && age = 75 && age = 80) agePoints = 15;
} else { // Female
if (age >= 30 && age = 35 && age = 40 && age = 45 && age = 50 && age = 55 && age = 60 && age = 65 && age = 70 && age = 75 && age = 80) agePoints = 12;
}
// Sex Points (Only applies to some Framingham versions, simplified here)
// In many Framingham score versions, sex is implicitly handled by separate tables for men and women.
// We've handled this in agePoints, so sexPoints can be 0 here for this simplified model.
// Systolic Blood Pressure Points (Example ranges)
if (gender === "male") {
if (systolicBP >= 120 && systolicBP = 130 && systolicBP = 140 && systolicBP = 160) sysBPPoints = 3;
} else { // Female
if (systolicBP >= 110 && systolicBP = 120 && systolicBP = 130 && systolicBP = 140 && systolicBP = 160) sysBPPoints = 4;
}
// Blood Pressure Medication Points
if (onBPtreatment === "yes") {
bpMedPoints = 2;
}
// Cholesterol Points (Based on Total Cholesterol / HDL Ratio)
var cholRatio = cholesterol / hdlCholesterol;
if (gender === "male") {
if (cholRatio = 3.3 && cholRatio = 4.4 && cholRatio = 5.2) cholPoints = 3;
} else { // Female
if (cholRatio = 3.0 && cholRatio = 3.8 && cholRatio = 4.6) cholPoints = 3;
}
// HDL Cholesterol Points (Directly if ratio wasn't used, or as adjustment)
// In simplified models, HDL is often incorporated into the ratio.
// If using HDL directly:
if (gender === "male") {
if (hdlCholesterol >= 60) hdlPoints = 0;
else if (hdlCholesterol >= 50 && hdlCholesterol = 40 && hdlCholesterol < 50) hdlPoints = 2;
else if (hdlCholesterol = 60) hdlPoints = 0;
else if (hdlCholesterol >= 50 && hdlCholesterol = 45 && hdlCholesterol < 50) hdlPoints = 2;
else if (hdlCholesterol < 45) hdlPoints = 3;
}
// Note: Using both ratio and HDL directly can be redundant. We'll prioritize the ratio calculation for this example.
// If we MUST use both, we'd need a more complex point allocation or a different model.
// Let's just use the ratio for simplicity as is common in many Framingham implementations.
// So, hdlPoints remains 0 here, and cholPoints is derived from the ratio.
// Smoking Points
if (smoking === "yes") {
smokePoints = 2;
}
// Diabetes Points
if (diabetes === "yes") {
diabetesPoints = 1; // Simplified: Framingham often has points based on age for diabetes
}
// Total Points Calculation
var totalPoints = agePoints + sysBPPoints + bpMedPoints + cholPoints + hdlPoints + smokePoints + diabetesPoints;
// Note: Gender is handled by separate point tables for age and cholesterol ratio.
// — Convert Points to Percentage Risk —
// This is the most complex part and requires logistic regression coefficients.
// We'll use a very rough approximation/lookup for demonstration.
// A real calculator would use a formula like: P = 1 / (1 + exp(-(b0 + b1*X1 + b2*X2 + …)))
// Where Xi are the factors and b are coefficients.
var riskPercentage = 0;
var riskCategory = "";
// Rough Approximation based on Total Points (Illustrative – NOT scientifically accurate)
// These ranges are NOT standard Framingham and are for making the calculator functional.
if (gender === "male") {
if (totalPoints <= 6) riskPercentage = 1;
else if (totalPoints === 7) riskPercentage = 2;
else if (totalPoints === 8) riskPercentage = 3;
else if (totalPoints === 9) riskPercentage = 4;
else if (totalPoints === 10) riskPercentage = 5;
else if (totalPoints === 11) riskPercentage = 6;
else if (totalPoints === 12) riskPercentage = 8;
else if (totalPoints === 13) riskPercentage = 10;
else if (totalPoints === 14) riskPercentage = 12;
else if (totalPoints === 15) riskPercentage = 15;
else if (totalPoints === 16) riskPercentage = 18;
else if (totalPoints === 17) riskPercentage = 21;
else if (totalPoints === 18) riskPercentage = 25;
else if (totalPoints === 19) riskPercentage = 29;
else if (totalPoints === 20) riskPercentage = 34;
else riskPercentage = 40; // Higher points mean higher risk
} else { // Female
if (totalPoints <= 4) riskPercentage = 1;
else if (totalPoints === 5) riskPercentage = 2;
else if (totalPoints === 6) riskPercentage = 3;
else if (totalPoints === 7) riskPercentage = 4;
else if (totalPoints === 8) riskPercentage = 5;
else if (totalPoints === 9) riskPercentage = 6;
else if (totalPoints === 10) riskPercentage = 7;
else if (totalPoints === 11) riskPercentage = 9;
else if (totalPoints === 12) riskPercentage = 11;
else if (totalPoints === 13) riskPercentage = 13;
else if (totalPoints === 14) riskPercentage = 16;
else if (totalPoints === 15) riskPercentage = 19;
else if (totalPoints === 16) riskPercentage = 23;
else if (totalPoints === 17) riskPercentage = 27;
else if (totalPoints === 18) riskPercentage = 32;
else riskPercentage = 37; // Higher points mean higher risk
}
// Categorize the risk
if (riskPercentage = 7.5 && riskPercentage <= 20) {
riskCategory = "Intermediate Risk";
riskPercentageSpan.style.color = "#ffc107"; // Amber/Yellow
} else {
riskCategory = "High Risk";
riskPercentageSpan.style.color = "#dc3545"; // Red
}
riskPercentageSpan.textContent = riskPercentage.toFixed(1) + "%";
riskCategoryP.textContent = "Category: " + riskCategory;
resultDiv.style.display = "block";
}