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1Dr. Yousef Abdullah al Turki, MBBS,DPHC, ABFM, Associate Professor and Consultant Family Medicine,Department of Family and Community Medicine,College of Medicine, King Saud University, P.O Box 28054 Riyadh 11437 Saudi Arabia.
Insights
Cardiovascular risk factors like hypertension and diabetes are highly prevalent in retired individuals attending primary care clinics in Riyadh. These common conditions require prioritized healthcare attention for the retired population.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Cardiology
- Geriatrics
Background:
- Retired populations represent a growing demographic with unique healthcare needs.
- Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) pose a significant health burden, particularly in older adults.
- Primary care settings are crucial for managing chronic conditions in retired individuals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and quantify cardiovascular risk factors among retired attendees at a primary care clinic in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- To inform targeted health interventions for this specific demographic.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to February 2013.
- Data collected through interviews and medical record reviews from retired primary care clinic attendees.
- Cardiovascular risk factors assessed included hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, obesity (BMI ≥ 30), and smoking.
Main Results:
- Hypertension (73%), diabetes mellitus (67%), and dyslipidemia (71%) were highly prevalent.
- Obesity affected 29% and smoking 13% of the retired attendees.
- A significant portion (19.5%) were early retired before age 60.
Conclusions:
- Cardiovascular risk factors are common among retired individuals utilizing primary care services.
- Healthcare strategies for retired populations must prioritize the management of these prevalent risk factors.
- Early detection and intervention are crucial for improving cardiovascular health in the retired community.
Objective:
The aim of this study was to highlight cardiovascular risk factors among retired attendees attending a primary care clinic, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Methods:
A cross sectional study was conducted from Januaryto February 2013 at Primary Care Clinics of King Khalid University Hospital and College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. All retired attendees were interviewed by family physician, and their duration of retirement was determined. Their cardiovascular risk factors were confirmed from their medical records. The cardiovascular risk factors included history of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity, and smoking. Their weight and height were recorded during the consultation and Body Mass Index was calculated to decide about those classified as obesity ≥ 30 All data were entered and analyzed using statistical package of social science SPSS version 17 software.
Results:
The present study showed that 19.5% of retired attendees presenting at primary care clinic were early retired before the age of 60 years, while 80.5% were normally retired. The prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors showed: Hypertension among 73% attendees, Diabetes Mellitus in 67%, dyslipidemia in 71%, Obesity 29%, and Smoking 13% of the patients.
Conclusion:
This study concluded that cardiovascular risk factors among retired attendees of a primary care clinic are common, and need to be taken in to priority consideration while improving the health care of retired people.
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