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[Cardiovascular risk factor prevalence among a smoking population starting treatment to quit smoking]

C N Arias Varela1, R Bou Monterde, J M Ramon Torrell

  • 1Departamento de Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública, Universitaria de Bellvitge, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona.

Revista Espanola De Salud Publica
|August 5, 2000
PubMed

Insights

Cardiovascular risk factors are highly prevalent in smokers seeking cessation. High blood pressure and other factors increase with age, particularly in males, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Cardiovascular risk factors are widespread in the general population.
  • Prevalence data for smokers, especially those seeking smoking cessation, is less understood.
  • Smokers exhibit a high burden of cardiovascular risk factors.

Purpose:

  • To determine the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in a cohort of smokers initiating smoking cessation treatment.
  • To identify specific risk factors and their distribution within this population.

Summary:

  • A descriptive study of 1887 smokers (ages 20-80) found high blood pressure (25%) to be the most common factor.
  • Over a third (36.2%) had at least one risk factor, with higher prevalence in males (45.3%) vs. females (23.7%).
  • Risk factor prevalence generally increased with age and was higher in males, except for body mass index in males.

Impact:

  • Findings underscore the significant cardiovascular risk within the smoking population undergoing cessation.
  • Highlights the necessity for implementing targeted strategies to mitigate these modifiable risk factors.
  • Informs public health initiatives and clinical practice for smoking cessation programs.
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