High cardiovascular risk in Spanish workers
M A Sánchez Chaparro1, E Calvo Bonacho, A González Quintela
1Ibermutuamur (Mutua de Accidentes de Trabajo y Enfermedades Profesionales de la Seguridad Social 274), Spain. masanchezchaparro@gmail.com
Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD
|April 13, 2010
Summary
High cardiovascular risk is prevalent in Spanish workers, particularly males in blue-collar jobs. This highlights the need for targeted preventive strategies in occupational health.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular epidemiology
- Occupational health
- Public health
Background:
- Cardiovascular diseases remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally.
- Understanding risk factor distribution across occupational groups is crucial for public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of high cardiovascular risk in the Spanish working population.
- To analyze the distribution of high cardiovascular risk across different occupations and genders.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 309,955 workers undergoing routine medical check-ups.
- Cardiovascular risk was assessed using the SCORE system, with high-risk defined as relative risk > 4.
- Data were analyzed adjusting for age and gender.
Main Results:
- The prevalence of high cardiovascular risk was 7.6% in males and 1.7% in females.
- Higher prevalence was observed in Agriculture and Construction sectors compared to Industry and Services.
- Blue-collar occupations exhibited a greater prevalence of high cardiovascular risk than white-collar occupations.
Conclusions:
- A significant proportion of the Spanish working population, especially blue-collar males, faces high cardiovascular risk.
- Findings provide a basis for developing targeted preventive strategies in occupational settings.
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