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[The cardiovascular program in Slovakia 1978-1989].

I Riecanský¹, A Egnerová

¹Subkatedry kardiológie ILF a Ustavu kardiovaskulárnych chorôb v Bratislave.

Bratislavske Lekarske Listy

|May 1, 1991

Summary

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.

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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.

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