scholarly journals Anthropometric risk factors of cardiovascular disease in adult population of Dharan Municipality, Eastern Nepal: Gender and age differences

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (04) ◽  
pp. 236-240
Author(s):  
S. Shah ◽  
S. Koirala ◽  
L. Khanal ◽  
B. Koirala
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Age Differences ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
P Value ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Gender And Age Differences

Abstract Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) besides cancer are the most serious threat to the health and life of the population of both developed and developing countries. The aim of the study was to know the gender and age differences with anthropometric CVD risk factors among Nepalese adults of Dharan Municipality. Materials and Methods: A population based cross-sectional study was conducted using a pretested self-administered structured questionnaire on anthropometric parameters which can affect CVD. A systematic random sampling technique was applied to cover the estimated 280 households with 900 adult population. The parameters of anthropometric risk factors for cardiovascular diseases were Body Mass Index (BMI), Waist Hip Ratio (WHR) and Body Fat Percentage (BFP). The result was expressed as mean ± SD. Independent student t test and ANOVA were applied to find out the gender and age differences respectively. “P” value of < 0.05 was considered to indicate statistical significance. Results: The mean and SD of BMI, WHR and BFP were found to be 24.17±4.13, 1.01±2.83 and 26.91±7.15 respectively. The gender differences of BFP were found to be statistically significant, whereas for BMI and WHR were not significant (p>0.05). The age differences in BMI and BFP were statistically significant (<0.05) whereas for WHR was not found to be significant (p>0.05). The signiicant positive correlations were found among these parameters (p< 0.01). Conclusion:The results of this study emphasize the need for a comprehensive study (both lipid and anthropometric) for providing baseline data to prevent CVD in eastern Nepal.

Gender and age differences in the psychosocial risk factors of workplace bullying

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (11) ◽  
pp. 1023-1030 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Ángeles López-Cabarcos ◽  
Paula Vázquez-Rodríguez ◽  
Clara Gieure
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Age Differences ◽  
Workplace Bullying ◽  
Psychosocial Risk Factors ◽  
Psychosocial Risk ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Gender And Age Differences

scholarly journals ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTUITION AND SELF-AGGRESSION AS A POSSIBLE MARKER OF SUICIDALITY

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-24
Author(s):  
Pavel Evgenievich Grigoriev
Keyword(s):  
Age Differences ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Entire Sample ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Self Harm ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Gender And Age Differences ◽  
Emotional Aggression ◽  
Kendall Correlation ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between intuition and self-aggression, which can be expressed in self-harm and suicide, has not been studied much, while Russia currently ranks second in suicides in the world, and intuition has a major impact on decision-making and behaviour. Aim. The paper aims to study the relationship between intuition and self-aggression as a correlate of potential to suicidal activity among socially adapted respondents. Materials and methods. 72 people participated in the study, 48 females and 24 males, with the mean age of 20 years. The sample consisted of university students and teachers. The following questionnaires were used: Types of aggressiveness by L. Pochechut and Test for empathic abilities by V. Boyko. These questionnaires contain self-aggression and an intuitive channel of empathy scales and, thus, reflect various aspects of intuition. The following statistical methods were also used: descriptive statistics, Kendall correlation analysis, Mann–Whitney criterion, K-means method of cluster analysis, χ2 Pearson test.Results. Over the entire sample, the correlation between self-aggression and intuition was close to zero. However, when the sample was divided by the parameters of intuition and selfaggression using the K-means method, highly differentiated types were identified: 62.5 % of the subjects were characterized by increased self-aggression and decreased intuition, 37.5 % – by low self-aggression and average intuition. Members of the first cluster also had a significantly higher overall and emotional aggression, as well as lower penetrating ability of empathy. There were no significant gender and age differences between the clusters. Conclusion. Thus, the types that were highly differentiated by absolute differences and statistical significance were detected as those characterized by: 1) increased self-aggression and decreased intuition, 2) low selfaggression and average intuition

scholarly journals Cardiometabolic syndrome and associated factors among Ethiopian public servants, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeleke Geto ◽  
Feyissa Challa ◽  
Tadesse Lejisa ◽  
Tigist Getahun ◽  
Meron Sileshi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Preventive Intervention ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
World Health ◽  
P Value ◽  
Early Screening

AbstractNon-communicable diseases (NCDs) are increasingly becoming the global cause of premature death encompassing cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), cancer, respiratory diseases and diabetes mellitus. However, cardiometabolic risk factors in the general population, especially among the high-risk groups have rarely been assessed in Ethiopia. The study aimed to assess the prevalence of metabolic syndrome, its components and associated factors among staff in the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI). An institutional-based cross-section study was conducted from March to June 2018 among EPHI staff members. A total of 450 study participants were involved in the study, and the World Health Organization NCD STEPS survey instrument version 3.1 was used for the assessment. The biochemical parameters were analyzed by using COBAS 6000 analyzer. Statistical package for the social science (SPSS) version 20 was used for data analysis. Both bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to identify associated risk factors. p value < 0.05 was considered for statistical significance. The overall prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 27.6% and 16.7% according to IDF and NCEP criteria respectively, with males having greater prevalence than females (35.8% vs 19.4%). Central obesity, low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and hypertension had a prevalence of 80.2%, 41.3%, and 23.6%, respectively. In multivariate analysis increasing age and having a higher body mass index (25–29.9) were significantly associated with metabolic syndromes. The magnitude of metabolic syndrome was relatively high among public employees. Preventive intervention measures should be designed on the modification of lifestyle, nutrition and physical activities, and early screening for early identification of cardiometabolic risks factors should be practised to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.

scholarly journals THE PREVALENCE OF BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTORS, DETER-MINING HEALTH STATE, AMONG MOSCOW SCHOOLCHILDREN OF 7–8 AND 10–11 GRADES

2018 ◽  
pp. 4-10
Author(s):  
S.B. Sokolova
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Age Differences ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Behavioral Risk Factors ◽  
Behavioral Risk ◽  
Health State ◽  
Psychoactive Substances ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Gender And Age Differences ◽  
High Level

The article contains data on the prevalence of the health behavioral risk factors of Moscow schoolchildren of 7–8 and 10–11 grades. The unfavorable factors in relation to health are revealed: high level of school load, unhealthy food, lack of physical activity, consumption of psychoactive substances, aggressive be-havior. There are presented their gender and age differences. Practical preventive measures to reduce the risk of health disorders are proposed.

Does HbA1cc Play a Role in the Development of Cardiovascular Diseases?

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (24) ◽  
pp. 2876-2882 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kailash Prasad
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Cardiovascular System ◽  
Half Life ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Serum Glucose ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Diagnosis And Management ◽  
Coronary Artery Atherosclerosis

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) may be mediated through increases in the cardiovascular risk factors. Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) also called glycated hemoglobin is presently used for the diagnosis and management of diabetes. It has adverse effects on cardiovascular system. This review deals with its synthesis and effects on the cardiovascular system. The serum levels of HbA1c have been reported to be affected by various factors including, the lifespan of erythrocytes, factors affecting erythropoiesis, agents interfering glycation of Hb, destruction of erythrocytes, drugs that shift the formation of Hb, statins, and drugs interfering the HbA1c assay. Levels of HbA1c are positively correlated with serum glucose and advanced glycation end products ( AGE), but no correlation between AGE and serum glucose. AGE cannot replace HbA1c for the diagnosis and management of diabetes because there is no correlation of AGE with serum glucose, and because the half-life of protein with which glucose combines is only 14-20 days as compared to erythrocytes which have a half-life of 90-120 days. HbA1c is positively associated with CVD such as the carotid and coronary artery atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease, ischemic stroke and hypertension.HbA1c induces dyslipidemia, hyperhomocysteinemia, and hypertension, and increases C-reactive protein, oxidative stress and blood viscosity that would contribute to the development of cardiovascular diseases. In conclusion, HbA1c serves as a useful marker for the diagnosis and management of diabetes. AGE cannot replace HbA1c in the diagnosis and management of diabetes. There is an association of HbA1c with CVD which be mediated through modulation of CVD risk factors.

PO-0935 Anxiety Sensitivity And Behaviour Difficulties In Adolescents: Gender And Age Differences

2014 ◽  
Vol 99 (Suppl 2) ◽  
pp. A556.3-A557
Author(s):  
S Pesic Gilanji ◽  
S Turudic ◽  
J Odovic Cubrilo ◽  
N Stankovic
Keyword(s):  
Age Differences ◽  
Anxiety Sensitivity ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Gender And Age Differences

scholarly journals Comparative risk assessment for the development of cardiovascular diseases in the Hungarian general and Roma population

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Piko ◽  
Zsigmond Kosa ◽  
Janos Sandor ◽  
Roza Adany
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Risk Group ◽  
High Risk Group ◽  
Average Risk ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
Roma Population

AbstractCardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the number one cause of death globally, and the early identification of high risk is crucial to prevent the disease and to reduce healthcare costs. Short life expectancy and increased mortality among the Roma are generally accepted (although not indeed proven by mortality analyses) which can be partially explained by the high prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) among them. This study aims to elaborate on the prevalence of the most important CVD risk factors, assess the estimation of a 10-year risk of development of fatal and nonfatal CVDs based on the most used risk assessment scoring models, and to compare the Hungarian general (HG) and Roma (HR) populations. In 2018 a complex health survey was accomplished on the HG (n = 380) and HR (n = 347) populations. The prevalence of CVRS was defined and 10-year cardiovascular risk was estimated for both study populations using the following systems: Framingham Risk Score for hard coronary heart disease (FRSCHD) and for cardiovascular disease (FRSCVD), Systematic COronary Risk Evaluation (SCORE), ACC/AHA Pooled Cohort Equations (PCE) and Revised Pooled Cohort Equations (RPCE). After the risk scores had been calculated, the populations were divided into risk categories and all subjects were classified. For all CVD risk estimation scores, the average of the estimated risk was higher among Roma compared to the HG independently of the gender. The proportion of high-risk group in the Hungarian Roma males population was on average 1.5–3 times higher than in the general one. Among Roma females, the average risk value was higher than in the HG one. The proportion of high-risk group in the Hungarian Roma females population was on average 2–3 times higher compared to the distribution of females in the general population. Our results show that both genders in the Hungarian Roma population have a significantly higher risk for a 10-year development of cardiovascular diseases and dying from them compared to the HG one. Therefore, cardiovascular interventions should be focusing not only on reducing smoking among Roma but on improving health literacy and service provision regarding prevention, early recognition, and treatment of lipid disorders and diabetes among them.

Growth attainment in German children born preterm, and cardiovascular risk factors in adolescence. Analysis of the population representative KiGGS data

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Renate L. Bergmann ◽  
Karl E. Bergmann ◽  
Rolf Richter ◽  
Martin Schlaud ◽  
Wolfgang Henrich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Head Circumference ◽  
Pubertal Development ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Risk Indicators ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Preterm Children

AbstractAim:To compare the growth attainment of preterm children and their cardiovascular risk factors at adolescence with the values measured in term children in Germany.Methods:About 17,641 children aged 0 to <18 years were studied between 2003 and 2006 in the population representative German KiGGS survey (“German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Children and Adolescents”) using questionnaires, physical examinations, standardized anthropometric and blood pressure measurements, and blood sample analyses. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was employed for the analyses of anthropometric parameters.Results:About 11.8% of the 16,737 children with complete and valid data had been born preterm. After adjustment for covariates the estimated z-scores over the total age range were larger in term compared to preterm children for length/height (P<0.001; estimated difference B=0.277, 95% CI 0.191–0.362), head circumference (P<0.001; B=0.238, 95% CI 0.144–0.333), BMI (P=0.001; B=0.160, 95% CI 0.069–0.252), and skinfold thickness (P=0.220; B=0.058, 95% CI −0.035 to 0.151). The onset of pubertal development was slightly (but not significantly) earlier in term compared to preterm children. At 14 to <18 years, anthropometric and biochemical indicators of cardiovascular diseases were not worse in preterm compared to term children.Conclusions:Preterm-born German adolescents remained significantly shorter, lighter, and had a smaller head circumference than term-born adolescents, but the risk indicators for cardiovascular diseases were not higher.

Gender and age differences in the prevalence of specific fears and phobias

1996 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mats Fredrikson ◽  
Peter Annas ◽  
HÅkan Fischer ◽  
Gustav Wik
Keyword(s):  
Age Differences ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Gender And Age Differences
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