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Assessment and Analysis of the Data from the Program "Basic Interventions of Non-Communicable Diseases in Iran's
Behrouz Fathi1, Sara Pourrazavi2, Vahid Alinejad3
1Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.
Insights
This study identified common cardiovascular disease risk factors in Urmia City, Iran. Early identification and intervention are crucial for preventing cardiovascular diseases and improving public health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Cardiology
Background:
- Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading global cause of mortality and morbidity.
- Identifying CVD risk factors in Iran is crucial for effective prevention strategies.
- This study focuses on behavioral risk factors for non-communicable diseases and their link to CVD risk levels in Urmia City.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of behavioral risk factors for non-communicable diseases.
- To assess the relationship between these risk factors and cardiovascular disease risk levels.
- To inform public health interventions in Urmia City, Iran.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 10,000 adults (≥30 years) in Urmia City.
- Multi-stage cluster sampling was employed for participant selection in 2023.
- Data collected via a researcher-designed checklist; analyzed using t-tests and Chi-square tests.
Main Results:
- Prevalence: Diabetes history (12.22%), hypertension (17.24%), high cholesterol (14.93%), pre-diabetes (7.19%), pre-hypertension (29.33%).
- Most participants (91.15%) had a CVD risk level below 10%.
- Significant positive correlations found between CVD risk level and factors including age, BMI, waist circumference, blood pressure, and blood sugar.
Conclusions:
- Early identification of risk factors through risk assessment programs is vital.
- Regular follow-up and healthcare for high-risk individuals can prevent or enable early diagnosis of CVD.
- This approach supports targeted public health interventions for cardiovascular disease prevention.
Background:
Cardiovascular diseases are among the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, including in Iran. Identifying their risk factors is essential for implementing cost-effective preventive interventions. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of behavioral risk factors for non-communicable diseases and their relationship with of cardiovascular diseases risk level in Urmia City, Iran.
Materials And Methods:
This cross-sectional study involved 10,000 individuals aged 30 years and older who underwent risk assessment in 2023. Participants were selected through multi-stage cluster sampling. Data were collected using a researcher-designed checklist within the Integrated Health System and analyzed using, employing independent t-tests and Chi-square tests.
Results:
The prevalence of risk factors was: history of diabetes (12.22%), hypertension (17.24%), high cholesterol (14.93%), family history of diabetes (4.25%), pre-diabetes (7.19%), and pre-hypertension (29.33%). The distribution of risk levels was as follows: 91.15% of participants was classified as having a risk level below 10%, 8.24% between 10 and 20%, 0.33% between 20 and 30%, and 0.28% above 30%. There was a significant positive correlation between risk level and fasting blood sugar, cholesterol, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, age, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference.
Conclusions:
The implementation of the risk assessment program and the identification of risk factors at early stages will help in the regular follow-up of high-risk individuals, provide them with necessary health care, and lead to the prevention or early diagnosis of disease.
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