Prediction of cardiovascular disease risk using framingham risk score among office workers, Iran, 2017

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Epidemiology
• Cardiology

Background:

• Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) represent a significant global health burden, contributing to widespread morbidity and mortality.
• Early identification of CVD risk factors is crucial for implementing effective prevention strategies and reducing mortality rates.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the 10-year cardiovascular disease risk using the Framingham Risk Score (FRS) among office workers in Yasuj City, Iran.
• To identify demographic and clinical factors associated with elevated CVD risk in this population.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive, population-based study involving 180 office workers aged 30-74, free from pre-existing cardiovascular disease.
• Data collection utilized single-stage stratified cluster sampling. Risk assessment was performed using the Framingham Risk Score (FRS).

Main Results:

• The majority of participants (90.5%) were classified as low risk for 10-year CVD events.
• A significant proportion (6.6%) were at moderate risk, and a smaller group (2.9%) were at high risk.
• Male workers exhibited significantly higher mean FRS and predicted 10-year CVD risk compared to females. Factors like normal BMI, higher education, normal waist-to-hip ratio, nonsmoking status, controlled blood pressure, and specific cholesterol profiles were associated with lower CVD risk.

Conclusions:

• While most office workers in Yasuj City have a low 10-year CVD risk, specific subgroups, particularly males, require targeted interventions.
• Findings support the development of tailored public health policies and community-based programs to mitigate cardiovascular risk factors in the workplace.