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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Cardiology
  • Military Medicine

Background:

  • Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) pose a significant public health challenge in Poland, with higher premature mortality rates than the OECD average.
  • Maintaining military personnel's health and operational readiness is a strategic priority, necessitating effective CVD risk assessment.
  • The POL SCORE scale, adapted from the European Society of Cardiology's Systematic Coronary Risk Evaluation (SCORE), is employed for risk assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the 10-year cardiovascular mortality risk in military personnel and civilian employees of the Ministry of National Defense.
  • To identify prevalent risk factors and levels of awareness regarding cardiovascular health within this population.
  • To inform targeted interventions for mitigating CVD burden and ensuring armed forces' operational readiness.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 196 participants (soldiers and civilian Ministry of National Defense employees).
  • Data collection through clinical evaluations and self-reported questionnaires.
  • Utilized the POL SCORE scale for 10-year cardiovascular mortality risk assessment.

Main Results:

  • 66.3% of participants were identified as being at moderate cardiovascular risk.
  • Significant risk differences were observed based on gender and education level.
  • High triglyceride levels (219.3 ± 114.31 mg/dL) were noted in the very high-risk group; stress was the most prevalent work-related risk factor (88.2%).
  • A concerning lack of awareness regarding cardiovascular risk factors was prevalent, especially among high-risk individuals.

Conclusions:

  • Targeted health education programs are essential for military personnel to improve cardiovascular health awareness.
  • Regular preventive screenings and psychological support are crucial for mitigating CVD risks.
  • Interventions are necessary to reduce the CVD burden and maintain the operational readiness of armed forces.