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PILOT STUDY ON THE CARDIOVASCULAR MORBIDITY IN OLDER PEOPLE IN THE REGION OF BURGAS IN BULGARIA
D Gospodinov1, S Pishev1, B Parashkevova1
11Trakia University, Faculty of Medicine, St. Zagora, Bulgaria.
Insights
Hypertension is the most common cardiovascular disease in older adults in Burgas, Bulgaria. Most elderly individuals in the study had multiple health conditions, highlighting the need for targeted geriatric care.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Cardiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a significant health concern in the aging population.
- Understanding the prevalence of CVD in older adults is crucial for public health initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases in individuals aged 65 and older in Burgas, Bulgaria.
- To identify common cardiovascular conditions and risk factors in this demographic.
Main Methods:
- A six-month cross-sectional study involving 647 participants aged 65+ in Burgas.
- Data collection included interviews, clinical parameter measurements, and review of diagnosed conditions.
- Physicians, including cardiologists and a pulmonologist, conducted the assessments.
Main Results:
- 66% of participants had 1-5 diagnosed diseases, with an average of 1.7 per person.
- Elevated blood pressure (hypertension) was reported by 85% of participants.
- All participants exhibited glucose levels above the normal physiological range, and cholesterol levels varied by sex.
Conclusions:
- Hypertension is the most prevalent cardiovascular condition among older adults in Burgas.
- The majority of older individuals in the study presented with multiple comorbidities, underscoring the complexity of geriatric cardiovascular health.
Abstract:
Cardiovascular morbidity is a leading cause of complaints in the older population.
Objectives:
The goal of this study is to present the results of a basic assessment of present cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in older people in the region of Burgas in Bulgaria.
Methods:
A six-month cross-sectional study was conducted in the municipality of Burgas. People aged 65 and older were interviewed at pensioners' clubs by a team of 4 physicians including cardiologists, and a pulmonologist. Clinical parameters were also measured.
Results:
A total 647 people participated in the study with a prevalent female cohort (84%). The average age was approximately 73 years. 426 (66%) of the people reported diagnosed diseases from 1 to 5 (1.7 on average per person). Blood pressure was elevated than the normal values of 140/90 mmHg with higher levels observed in the male group. All participants had glucose levels higher than the physiological norm of 5.6mmol/l. Total cholesterol in the male cohort was below the recommended values of 5.2mmol/l, while in the female cohort levels were higher (5.59mmol/l). HDL and LDL were found to be close to the values recommended for people without CVDs, and 85% reported hypertension.
Conclusions:
Hypertension is the most prevalent cardiovascular condition among the older population in Burgas. Almost all older individuals have comorbidities.
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