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  • Cardiology
  • Global Health

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  • Cardiovascular disease (CVD) poses a growing threat in low- and middle-income countries.
  • Assessing cardiovascular health (CVH) is crucial for identifying at-risk populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess cardiovascular health (CVH) in a rural Haitian community.
  • To identify factors associated with ideal CVH.

Main Methods:

  • A household survey was conducted in rural northern Haiti using a modified WHO STEPwise approach.
  • Data on tobacco use, diet, physical activity, and diabetes were collected, along with blood pressure and body mass index measurements.
  • An adapted AHA definition was used to classify CVH, and regression analyses examined associations with socio-demographic factors.

Main Results:

  • A high prevalence of poor CVH (88.1%) was observed among 540 participants.
  • Ideal metrics for blood pressure (47%) and diet (26%) were least met; body weight, physical activity, and smoking were most often met.
  • Male sex and being a farmer were associated with a better CVH score and ideal CVH, respectively.

Conclusions:

  • Very few adults in this rural Haitian farming community achieved ideal CVH.
  • Women and non-farmers may be at higher risk for poor CVH.
  • Blood pressure and diet represent critical targets for improving CVH in this population.