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Bushehr Elderly Health (BEH) Programme, phase I (cardiovascular system)

Afshin Ostovar1, Iraj Nabipour2, Bagher Larijani3

  • 1The Persian Gulf Tropical Medicine Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran.

BMJ Open
|December 18, 2015
PubMed

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This study investigated cardiovascular disease risk factors in elderly Iranians, finding a higher prevalence in women. Ongoing follow-up will track major adverse cardiac events in this cohort.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Cardiology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of mortality globally, particularly in aging populations.
  • Understanding the prevalence and patterns of CVD risk factors in specific demographics is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • The Bushehr Elderly Health Programme (BEHP) was initiated to address the health needs of the elderly in Iran.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in individuals aged 60 and above in Bushehr, Iran.
  • To examine the association between these risk factors and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).
  • To establish a baseline for longitudinal monitoring of cardiovascular health in the elderly Iranian population.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective cohort study involving 3000 participants (men and women ≥ 60 years) in Bushehr, Iran.
  • Data collection included modified WHO MONICA questionnaire for risk factors, anthropometric measurements, blood pressure, electrocardiography, and echocardiography.
  • Blood samples were collected and stored for future analyses.

Main Results:

  • Preliminary analysis indicates a higher prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among older women compared to older men.
  • Baseline data on demographic, socioeconomic, smoking, and medical history were collected.
  • Vital signs, anthropometric measures, ECG, and echocardiography were performed on all participants.

Conclusions:

  • The initial findings highlight potential sex-based differences in cardiovascular risk factor prevalence among the elderly in Bushehr.
  • The BEHP provides a valuable dataset for understanding and mitigating cardiovascular disease in this population.
  • Further follow-up is planned to assess the incidence of MACE and investigate other health aspects like bone health and cognition.
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