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Insights
Cardiovascular diseases affect 20% of adults aged 30-59 in Slovakia. Key risk factors like obesity and hypertension are prevalent, highlighting the need for prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Cardiology
Context:
- A study was conducted in the Slovak Republic between 1978-1989.
- Examined 484,185 subjects aged 30-59 years.
- Part of the Cardiovascular Program of the Slovak Republic.
Purpose:
- To present the occurrence and trends of cardiovascular diseases.
- To analyze the prevalence of selected cardiovascular diseases and risk factors.
- To provide essential information for primary and secondary prevention.
Summary:
- 20% of the population aged 30-59 had one or more cardiovascular diseases.
- Prevalence rates: arterial hypertension (10.7%), myocardial infarction (0.6%), angina pectoris (0.9%).
- Prevalence rates for risk factors: diabetes mellitus (4.0%), obesity (32.3%), smoking (28.3%), hypercholesterolemia (17.6%).
Impact:
- Highlights significant cardiovascular disease burden in the Slovak population.
- Identifies key risk factors requiring public health interventions.
- Provides data crucial for developing and implementing effective prevention programs.
Abstract:
A representative samples of 484 185 subjects 30-59 years were examined within the Cardiovascular Program of the Slovak Republic in the years 1978-1989. The results of the study concerning the occurrence and trends of selected cardiovascular diseases and their risk factors are presented in the paper. Within the given age range 20% of the population were found to suffer from one or more cardiovascular diseases. In the selected cardiovascular diseases the following prevalence was found: arterial hypertension in 10.7%, myocardial infarction in 0.6%, angina pectoris in 0.9%. The selected risk factors exhibited the following prevalence: diabetes mellitus in 4.0%, obesity in 32.3%, smoking in 28.3%, and hypercholesterolemia in 17.6%. Information on the occurrence and trends of cardiovascular diseases as well as on their interrelationship with risk factors is and essential prerequisite for efficient primary and secondary prevention. (Tab.10,Fig.13,Ref.33).