Study on Cardiovascular Risk Factors among Tertiary Hospital Employees

Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 7

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to estimate the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among employees working at a tertiary hospital. Material and Methods: A cross sectional survey was conducted among a total of 503 individuals aged 30 years and above. The mean age of the study group was 48.30±2.31years. There was a high prevalence of major cardiovascular risk factors – current smoking (26.03), tobacco consumption (17.82), family history, diabetes mellitus (11.65), hypertension (21.23), hypercholesterolemia (41.12), hypertriglyceridemia (51.23), physical inactivity (46.23), body mass index (56.23), central obesity (44.14), inadequate fruits and vegetables consumption (36.13), heavy drinking (9.01). This indicates an urgent need to initiate a comprehensive health promotion and cardiovascular disease prevention Programme at working place

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Raja Reddy P

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Raja Reddy P (2015). Study on Cardiovascular Risk Factors among Tertiary Hospital Employees. Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research, 3(7), 6403-6412. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-209103