Predictive Analysis of Cardiovascular Risk Among University Professionals

Marta M Hernández-Martín1, Alfonso Meneses-Monroy1, María Isabel Rodríguez Pedrosa2

  • 1Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, Complutense University of Madrid.

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Insights

University professionals face varying cardiovascular disease risks. Administrative personnel and government employees show higher risks, highlighting the need for targeted physical activity promotion.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Cardiovascular Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a leading global cause of death.
  • University professionals represent a significant workforce with potentially distinct health profiles.
  • Understanding differential cardiovascular risk is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the cardiovascular risk profile across different professional categories within a university setting.
  • To investigate the influence of sex, professional role (faculty vs. administrative), and employment type (government vs. non-government) on cardiovascular risk.
  • To identify subgroups at higher risk for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 1,483 university workers in Madrid.
  • Data collection included sociodemographic, lifestyle, and cardiovascular risk factors.
  • Cardiovascular risk was assessed using the SCORE2 system, with multinomial logistic regression employed to analyze associations with professional category, physical activity (PA), and employment status.

Main Results:

  • Women exhibited lower cardiovascular risk than men (3.00±1.91 vs. 4.06±2.26, p<.001).
  • Administrative personnel had higher risk than faculty (3.82±2.10 vs. 3.20±2.18, p<.001), and government employees had higher risk than non-government employees (3.83±2.22 vs. 3.21±2.05, p<.001).
  • Administrative personnel who were government employees showed elevated cardiovascular risk and were at higher risk of physical inactivity.

Conclusions:

  • Professional category and contract type are critical factors in assessing cardiovascular risk among university workers.
  • Targeted strategies to promote physical activity are essential, particularly for administrative personnel and government employees.
  • Further research into workplace wellness programs tailored to specific occupational groups is warranted.
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