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Cardiovascular and stroke disease risk among doctors: a cross-sectional study

Roshni Pillay1, Balram Rathish1, Geetha M Philips2

  • 1PG Registrar CMT, Department of Internal Medicine, Aster Medcity, Kochi, India.

Tropical Doctor
|May 29, 2020
PubMed

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke are leading global causes of death. This study assessed CVD risk in Indian doctors using the QRISK3 tool, considering prevalent risk factors like hypertension, diabetes, and smoking.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke are primary global mortality causes, including in India.
  • India faces a high prevalence of hypertension (18.3%), diabetes (9.0%), and smoking (14.1%) among adults.
  • Understanding CVD risk within specific professional groups is crucial for targeted prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk among medical doctors in India.
  • To utilize the validated QRISK3 calculator for risk assessment in this population.
  • To identify the burden of CVD risk factors within the medical community.

Main Methods:

  • The study employed the QRISK3 calculator, a tool developed by the UK's National Health Service (NHS).
  • Risk assessment was conducted on a cohort of doctors in India.
  • Data on conventional CVD risk factors were considered.

Main Results:

  • The QRISK3 tool was applied to assess CVD risk in Indian doctors.
  • Prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, and smoking were noted as significant risk factors.
  • Specific CVD risk scores for the doctor cohort were generated.

Conclusions:

  • The QRISK3 calculator provides a method for assessing CVD risk in Indian doctors.
  • High prevalence of conventional risk factors underscores the need for proactive CVD management in this demographic.
  • Further research is warranted to explore tailored interventions for reducing CVD burden among healthcare professionals.

Keywords:
Cardiovascular diseaseIndiaQRISK3doctors

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