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[Screening for cardiovascular risk factors in a large workplace]
E Agner1, K Jacobsen, M S Mahnfeldt
1Den Københavnske Kolesterolgruppe.
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|November 5, 1990
Summary
A workplace health screening found over a third of male employees had high cholesterol. Nearly a third had multiple cardiovascular risk factors, highlighting the need for workplace interventions in Denmark.
Area of Science:
- Occupational health
- Cardiovascular epidemiology
Context:
- A screening investigation was conducted in a large Copenhagen industry.
- 1,472 employees were offered examinations for blood cholesterol and blood pressure.
- A questionnaire addressed additional cardiovascular risk factors.
Purpose:
- To assess the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among employees in a Danish industrial setting.
- To identify employees with hypercholesterolemia and multiple risk factors.
Summary:
- 45% of invited employees participated; participation varied by gender and job role.
- Due to limited female participation, analysis focused on men.
- Over one-third of male employees exhibited hypercholesterolemia (≥ 7.0 mmol/l).
- Nearly one-third of male employees presented with at least two additional cardiovascular risk factors.
Impact:
- Findings underscore the significant burden of cardiovascular risk factors in the Danish industrial workforce.
- Highlights the necessity for implementing workplace-based cardiovascular intervention programs in Denmark, mirroring successful WHO initiatives.
- Suggests potential for reducing coronary heart disease incidence and mortality through targeted occupational health strategies.