Author/Editor		Bombek, Mirko
Title		Smo naredili za preprečevanje bolezni srca in ožilja dovolj? Razširjenost dejavnikov ogrožanja za bolezni srca in ožilja med prebivalci Maribora in okolice
Translated title		Are we doing enough for prevention of cardiopvascular diseases? Distribution of coronary risk factors in population of Maribor region
Type		članek
Source		In: Hojs R, Krajnc I, Pahor A, editors. Zbornik predavanj in praktikum 12. srečanje internistov in zdravnikov splošne medicine Iz prakse za prakso z mednarodno udeležbo; 2001 maj 11-12; Maribor. Maribor: Splošna bolnišnica Maribor,
Publication year		2001
Volume		str. 153-62
Language		slo
Abstract		Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are still the leading cause of mortality and disabilities in Slovenia and the developed world. There is now strong evidence that risk factors modification can significantly reduce CVD associated morbidity and mortality. Our objective was to assess the distribution of established risk factors among the population in the Maribor region. Methods: The Maribor branch of the Slovene Heart Foundation conducted 36 campaigns for risk factors assessment from November 1998 through December 1999. We measured fasting glucose levels and cholesterol levels in 2610 patients, noted their age, gender, smoking status, calculated their body mass index (BMI) from the weight and height data and measured their blood pressure. We tried to estimate the total 10-year risk of a cardiovascular event. Results: Results are presented for the entire examined population; stratified by gender and age groups, and comparatively. 68% of the population had cholesterol levels above 5.0 mmol/L and 10% above 7.0 mmol/L. In the 21-30 year age group, 38% of individuals had cholesterol levels above 5.0 mmol/L, while in the 51-60 year age group their share increased to 78%. 14,6% of persons had fasting glucose levels above 6.2 mmol/L. 39,2% persons had blood pressure above 140/90. 42% of individuals had BMI below 25, 41% had BMI of 25-30 and 16% had BMI above 30. In total, 57% of patients were overweight. There were 17% smokers and 83% non-smokers; 35% of the employed participants were smokers. The suspicion that smoking was not reported by all smokers is justified. (Abstract truncated at 2000 characters)
Descriptors		CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES CHOLESTEROL SMOKING HYPERGLYCEMIA