Table 1

Distribution of perceived risk

Category of perceived risk/worryNo of FDRs (percentage (%))
Absolute risk N=394*Relative risk N=394*Experiential risk N=395Worry about risk N=395
1 (low)5 (1.3)6 (1.5)3 (0.8)12 (3.0)
231 (7.9)17 (4.3)28 (7.1)42 (10.6)
3101 (25.6)155 (39.3)92 (23.3)116 (29.4)
4202 (51.3)174 (44.2)211 (53.4)166 (42.0)
5 (high)55 (13.9)42 (10.6)61 (15.4)59 (14.9)
  • *N=1 missing (0.3%).

  • FDRs, first-degree relatives.