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Cardiovascular risk factor levels in Portuguese students.

P Marques-Vidal1, S Llobet, J A Carvalho Rodrigues

  • 1Unidade de Farmacoterapia, Nutrição e Biofarmacêuticos, Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde - Sul, Travessa da Granja, Monte da Caparica, Portugal. pvidal@iscss.pt

Acta Cardiologica
|May 19, 2001
PubMed
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Cardiovascular risk factors are prevalent in young Portuguese men, with higher rates of obesity and hypertension compared to women. Early preventive measures, particularly targeting obesity, are recommended for this demographic.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Portugal exhibits a high incidence of cerebrovascular disease within Europe.
  • This study investigates the early onset of cardiovascular risk factors in the Portuguese population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence and levels of key cardiovascular risk factors in young Portuguese adults.
  • To identify potential gender-specific differences in risk factor distribution.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 1001 health education candidates (mean age 19.3 years).
  • Measurements included body mass index, blood pressure, total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, and triglycerides.
  • Prevalence of obesity, hypertension, smoking, and alcohol consumption was recorded.

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Main Results:

  • Young men exhibited higher body mass index, blood pressure, and triglyceride levels than women.
  • Men also showed higher prevalence of obesity, hypertension, smoking, and drinking.
  • Women had higher total and HDL-cholesterol levels.
  • Obese individuals, regardless of gender, presented significantly elevated blood pressure and lipid profiles.

Conclusions:

  • Young male Portuguese students display a high prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors.
  • Preventive strategies are crucial, with a specific focus on addressing obesity in this population.