Clustering of Cardiovascular Diseases Risk Factors among Manufacturing Employees in Sousse, Tunisia
Journal Title: Journal of Endocrinology and Diabetes - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Objective: To estimate the prevalence of multiple risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) among manufacturing employees in Sousse, Tunisia and to determine factors associated with this clustering. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out to estimate the prevalence of CVD risk factors in workplaces and their clustering. We used data from a workplace-based intervention which took place in six companies of the governorate of Sousse in Tunisia, Tunisia. Results: A total of 2113 employees were surveyed. The prevalence of having four or five risk factors tended to be higher among male employees, those with higher education level and those who were part of managerial staff. Conclusion: Screening and targeted health promotion initiatives should be launched in worksite targeting the modifiable factors to avert the excessive risk for CVD.
Authors and Affiliations
Ezzi Olfa, Maatoug Jihene, Chebil Dhekra, Harrabi Imed, Amimi Souad, Mrizek Nejib, Ghannem Hassen
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