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  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Aerospace Medicine

Background:

  • Coronary heart disease (CHD) poses a significant health risk.
  • Identifying prevalent risk factors in specific populations like military personnel is essential for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of coronary heart disease risk factors among Air Force personnel.
  • To analyze the relationship between risk factors and demographic variables, particularly age.

Main Methods:

  • Stratified random sampling was used to select 180 Air Force personnel.
  • Data collection included assessment of tobacco smoking, physical activity, hypercholesterolemia, obesity, hypertension, and family history.
  • Serum cholesterol levels were analyzed and compared with World Health Organization (WHO) recommended values.

Main Results:

  • A high prevalence of multiple risk factors was observed, with 27% having one, 21% having two, and 15% having multiple risks.
  • The most common risk factors identified were tobacco smoking (54%), physical inactivity (45%), hypercholesterolemia (22.2%), obesity (20%), hypertension (15%), and positive family history (12.2%).
  • Prevalence of smoking, inactivity, high dietary cholesterol intake, and elevated serum cholesterol significantly increased with age, with mean cholesterol levels exceeding WHO recommendations in older age groups.

Conclusions:

  • Air Force personnel exhibit a significant burden of coronary heart disease risk factors.
  • Age is positively associated with the prevalence of key risk factors, including smoking, inactivity, and elevated cholesterol.
  • Enhanced health education programs focusing on CHD and its associated risk factors are recommended for airmen to promote cardiovascular health.