scholarly journals Association of Suboptimal Health Status and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Urban Chinese Workers

2011 ◽  
Vol 89 (2) ◽  
pp. 329-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu X. Yan ◽  
Jing Dong ◽  
You Q. Liu ◽  
Xing H. Yang ◽  
Man Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Suboptimal Health Status ◽  
Chinese Workers ◽  
Suboptimal Health

scholarly journals Correlation between vascular endothelial function parameters with indicators of suboptimal health status and the factors of cardiovascular risk

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 86-90
Author(s):  
E. Yu Marutina ◽  
V. I Kupaev ◽  
P. A Lebedev ◽  
O. Yu Borisov
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Endothelial Function ◽  
Screening Methods ◽  
Vascular Endothelial ◽  
Vascular Endothelial Function ◽  
Work Activity ◽  
Suboptimal Health Status ◽  
Suboptimal Health

The problem of prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases continues to be relevant. It is a promising non-invasive integration of new screening methods to assess the patient's health system. The goal was to establish the relationship of vascular endothelial function parameters with indicators of suboptimal health status and the factors of cardiovascular risk. Materials and methods. A total of 327 residents of Samara, who had no history of disease and did not receive treatment in the last 3 months. We used a questionnaire diagnostic screening suboptimal health status SHSQ-25, the risk factors of cardiovascular diseases, endothelin-1, human blood index of endothelial function was determined by computer photopletismography. Results and discussion. Suboptimal health status is associated with the prevalence and severity of cardiovascular risk factors, smoking, overweight, total cholesterol, glucose, blood endothelin, vascular endothelium reactivity, indicating that their dominant influence on the quality of life in a population of healthy individuals. Vascular reactivity non-invasively evaluated in terms of endothelial function in the sample with ischaemia of the upper limb by computer photopletismography reflects systemic vascular endothelial function as a negative associated with endothelin blood and the main factors of cardiovascular risk: age, male gender, body mass index, the nature of work activity, blood pressure value.

scholarly journals Suboptimal Health Status of High School Students in Guangzhou, Shanxi, and Tibet, China: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gehendra Mahara ◽  
Jiazhi Liang ◽  
Zhirong Zhang ◽  
Qi Ge ◽  
Jinxin Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
School Students ◽  
Suboptimal Health Status ◽  
Suboptimal Health

Suboptimal health status (SHS) is a state between health and disease, has several associated factors, although, its underlying mechanism is still unclear. This study aimed to investigate the status of SHS and its associated factors of high school students in three areas of China (Shanxi, Guangzhou, and Tibet). A multidimensional sub-health questionnaire of adolescent (MSQA) is used to evaluate SHS. Among 1461 respondents, females proportion 56.47% was higher than males 43.53% where SHS was higher in Shanxi followed by Tibet and then Guangzhou. The rural area, grade, lack of sleep, home visit in a week, lack of exercise, a heavy burden of study, smoking, drinking, and fewer friends were the risk factors of SHS, while, families living status, seeking help and extroversion were the protective factors. SHS is significantly associated with different influencing factors. For comprehensive prevention and control measures, reduce the risk factors and enhance the protective factors.

Sexual functioning mirrors overall men's health status, even irrespective of cardiovascular risk factors

Andrology ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Capogrosso ◽  
E. Ventimiglia ◽  
L. Boeri ◽  
U. Capitanio ◽  
G. Gandaglia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Sexual Functioning ◽  
Men’S Health ◽  
Men's Health

scholarly journals Microbiological Characteristics of Intestinal Biocenosis of Ambulator Patients Having Behavioral Risk Factors for Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 217-224
Author(s):  
I. A. Krylova ◽  
V. I. Kupaev ◽  
A. V. Ljamin
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Intestinal Microflora ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Behavioral Risk Factors ◽  
Behavioral Risk ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Suboptimal Health Status ◽  
Suboptimal Health

The earliest correction of behavioral risk factors for chronic non-communicable diseases will reduce the rates of premature mortality of the population. Currently, the relationship between the altered spectrum of intestinal microflora in various indicators of suboptimal health status and body mass index is not sufficiently studied. When they are in a state of suboptimal health status, patients consider themselves healthy and do not go to the doctor for a long time, which makes it difficult to implement early preventive measures in this group of patients. Goal. To determine the qualitative and quantitative composition of the intestinal microflora before and 1 month after taking a metaprebiotic complex containing dietary fiber (inulin) and oligosaccharides (oligofructose) in outpatient patients who consider themselves healthy, have behavioral risk factors for chronic non-communicable diseases or chronic non-communicable diseases in remission, and/or do not consult a doctor within the last 3 months. Materials and methods. Outpatient patients were examined (114 people: 36 men, 78 women aged 18 to 72 years). A survey was conducted, including a detailed active collection of complaints (including using the international SHSQ-25 questionnaire) and anamnesis, as well as a thorough physical examination with an anthropometric study. Using the MALDI-ToF mass spectrometry method, the degree of microbiotic disorders, the structure of the intestinal microflora were determined with the identification of microorganisms isolated from feces before and after taking the course of the metaprebiotic complex with various indicators of suboptimal status and body mass index. Results. New data were obtained on the intestinal biocenosis of patients who consider themselves healthy at different levels of suboptimal status. When using a metaprebiotic complex containing inulin and oligofructose, an improvement in the composition of the intestinal microflora was found due to a decrease in the frequency of release of conditionally pathogenic enterobacteria and other gram-negative microorganisms (median degree of contamination: from 0.45 (0.3-0.98) to 0.3(0.21-0.7) at low suboptimal status and from 0.5(0.7-1.7) to 0.31 (0.2-1.3) at high) and increase the frequency of enterococcal excretion (median degree of contamination: from 5,58 (4,16-7,0) tо 6,3 (4,8-7,8) at low suboptimal status and from от 4,5 (2,8-6,3) tо 5,1 (3,8-6,4) at high). Conclusion. The importance of studying the microbiotic complex of the intestine in increasing the indicators of suboptimal health status and body mass index in patients who consider themselves healthy is proved, which will allow for the earliest detection and rational individual prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases.

scholarly journals Obesity prevalence in Brazilian firefighters and the association of central obesity with personal, occupational and cardiovascular risk factors: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. e032933
Author(s):  
Fernanda Camargo Damacena ◽  
Thatiany Jardim Batista ◽  
Lorena Rocha Ayres ◽  
Eliana Zandonade ◽  
Karla Nívea Sampaio
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Central Obesity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fitness And Health

ObjectivesThis study aimed to investigate the obesity prevalence in a population of Brazilian firefighters and the association of central obesity (CO) with sociodemographic, occupational, life habits, fitness and health status variables.DesignCross-sectional study.SettingsThe data were collected during annual health inspections of firefighters from the Military Fire Service of the State of Espírito Santo, a state in Southeast Brazil.ParticipantsThe study encompassed 1018 active military firefighters. After exclusion criteria, 892 male firefighters were analysed.Primary and secondary outcome measuresThe collected data included: sociodemographic, occupational, lifestyle, fitness and health status variables. The associations between these factors and CO were calculated by adjusted OR through a hierarchical logistic regression model.ResultsObesity estimation by body mass index indicated that 48.65% of the firefighters were overweight and 10.99% were obese. Concerning the body fat percentage, 26.23% of the participants were considered obese, while 18.61% of the firefighters were considered centrally obese or at risk using the waist circumference measure. After adjusted OR analysis, CO was more likely associated with the age range of 50 to 59 years old (OR 2.93; 95% CI 1.05 to 8.14), low self-reported physical activity (OR 1.95; 95% CI 1.14 to 3.34), low cardiorespiratory fitness (OR 5.15; 95% CI 3.22 to 8.23), hyperglycaemia (OR 1.70; 95% CI 1.07 to 2.72) and hypertriglyceridaemia fasting status (OR 3.12; 95% CI 1.75 to 5.55).ConclusionsOur study identified an overall high prevalence of overweight and obese individuals in the examined firefighter population. Age and cardiovascular risk factors were directly associated with CO among the firefighters. Cardiovascular risk factors should be routinely inspected within the Brazilian firefighters’ corporations in order to improve the health condition and wellness of these workers. These endeavours will improve the performance of the services provided to the population.

scholarly journals Patient reported health status and cardiovascular risk factors in a remote area of South America: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A E Holm ◽  
L Gomes ◽  
K O Lima ◽  
L O Matos ◽  
A Wegener ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Health Status ◽  
South America ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Sport Activity ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Reported Health

Abstract Background Several studies have indicated that self-perception of health is related to cardiovascular disease. Despite cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality in South America, the relationship between patient reported health and cardiovascular risk is sparsely explored, specifically in indigenous areas. Purpose We assessed if self-rated health is associated with cardiovascular risk factors in a remote area in South America. Methods We included participants by cluster-randomization of community health care clinics from June to December 2020. Sociodemographic variables and information on cardiovascular risk factors were collected by questionnaires and physical examination. All participants rated their present health status according to the validated EQ5D-VAS instrument, ranging from 0 (worst) to 100 (best). Results A total of 492 participants (mean age 41±15 years; 38% men) were included. The mean value of self-rated health was 80 (range 0 to 100) and the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors were: Hypertension (19%), hypercholesterolemia (15%), smoking (37%), low intake of vegetables (defined as <3 times per week; 54%), no sport activity (62%), diabetes (6%) and obesity (24%). In logistic regression models adjusted for sex, age and socioeconomic status, higher self-rated health was significantly associated with lower risk of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, smoking, obesity and greater vegetable intake (P<0.05; Figure 1). No association was found with sport activity or diabetes. The total number of cardiovascular risk factors increased with lower self-rated health (beta = 0.100 [0.04 to 0.15], P<0.001 per 10 decrease in self-reported health). Conclusion Self-rated health was significantly associated with a greater burden of cardiovascular risk factors and may influence ideal cardiovascular health. Future studies should assess if patient reported health status constitutes an independent risk factor for heart disease in this specific population, and studies elucidating gaps on self-perception of cardiovascular health are encouraged. FUNDunding Acknowledgement Type of funding sources: Public grant(s) – National budget only. Main funding source(s): The Independent Research Fund Denmark

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ON SUBOPTIMAL HEALTH STATUSE

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 304-312
Author(s):  
I. A. Кrylova ◽  
A. L. Slobodjanjuk ◽  
V. I. Kupaev ◽  
M. S. Nurdinа
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Suboptimal Health Status ◽  
Suboptimal Health

The patient, who has risk factors but considers himself / herself to be healthy, does not consult a doctor, but is in a suboptimal status. The study of the patient’s health at different levels of physical activity is an important issue of preventive medicine.Material and methods. 351 people (133 men and 218 women) aged 18 to 75 years after obtaining voluntary informed consent to the study were examined. Patients were divided into 8 groups according to the international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ). In addition to the classic clinical and laboratory examination, patients were interviewed using questionnaires: suboptimal health status (SHSQ-25), hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS), stress susceptibility questionnaire (PSS). Statistical processing was carried out by programs Microsoft Excel 2010 and Statistica 10,0.Research result. When studying the values of discovering the fact of the differences in some indicators: increase of arterial pressure in 3 and 4 group physical activity, age of women, increasing of body mass in the 2, 3, 5 and 8 groups physical activity that proves the relationship of the presence of risk factors and physical activity level of the patient. Significant differences between the actual values of the mean age and the alarm level in groups with high and low suboptimal status were revealed. Significant differences in suboptimal status were revealed, which reflected the presence of risk factors for chronic noncommunicable diseases in groups with different physical activity (age of women over 45 years old, overweight, monthly use of alcohol, the presence of hypercholesterinemia and high level of depression). Significant differences in groups with high and low indicators of suboptimal status in the presence of risk factors for chronic noncommunicable diseases are revealed: age over 45 years, increased systolic and diastolic blood pressure, high levels of anxiety. Significantly differed in the indicators of suboptimal status of the group of physical activity: 2, 3, 6 and 7.Conclusion. In groups of patients who consider themselves healthy and do not see a doctor for 3 months or more, the risk factors of chronic non-communicable diseases, more common in groups of patients who are not engaged in physical activity, were identified. Differences in indicators of suboptimal health status in the presence of risk factors of chronic noncommunicable diseases are revealed. The SHSQ-25 questionnaire objectively reflected the main screening indicators of chronic disease risk factors, it is simple to use in primary health care, it is an economical and effective tool for screening subclinical, reversible stages of chronic diseases. 

Are we ready for Telemedicine? Trends in Health Information Technology (HIT) use among the U.S population 2012-2018 (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikhila Gandrakota ◽  
Mohammed K Ali ◽  
Megha K Shah
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
High School ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Health Information Technology ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Technology Use

BACKGROUND The pandemic forced clinicians to pivot to offering services via telehealth, but it is unclear whether and which patients (users of care) were equipped to use digital health. This is especially pertinent for those adults managing chronic diseases, such as obesity, hypertension, and diabetes, which require regular follow medication management, and self-monitoring. OBJECTIVE To measure the trends and assess factors affecting Health Information Technology Use among US population with and without cardiovascular risk factors. METHODS We used serial cross-sectional National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data from the years 2012 and 2018 was used to assess trends in health information technology (HIT) use among adults, stratified by age and cardiovascular risk factor status. A linear trend analysis was performed to observe the annual percentage change (APC) in HIT use from the years 2012 to 2018 by age, education, and cardiovascular risk status. We developed multivariate logistic regression models adjusted for age, sex, race, insurance status, marital status, geographic region, and perceived health status to assess the likelihood of HIT use among patients with and without cardiovascular disease risk factors. RESULTS 14,304 (44.6%) and 14,644 (58.7%) participants reported using HIT in 2012 and 2018, respectively. When comparing the rates of HIT use for the years 2012 and 2018 respectively, among participants without cardiovascular risk factors, the HIT use proportion increased from 51.1% to 65.8%, with one risk factor increased from 43.9% to 59%, and with more than one risk factor increased from 41.3% to 54.7%. Increasing trends in HIT use were highest among adults aged >65 years (APC: 8.3%), who had more than one CVD risk factors (APC: 5%), and among those who did not have high school graduation (APC: 8.8%). Likelihood of HIT use was significantly higher in younger, female, non-Hispanic white, higher education and income, married, and individuals reporting very good or excellent health status. In 2018, college graduates were 7.18 (95% CI: 5.86,8.79), 6.25 (5.02,7.78), 7.80 (5.87,10.36) times more likely to use HIT compared to adults without high school education among people with multiple, one, or no cardiovascular risk factors, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Over 2012-2018, HIT use increased nationally, with greater use noted among younger and higher educated U.S. adults. Targeted strategies are needed to engage a wider age-, race-, education-, and socioeconomic groups through lowering barriers to HIT access and utilization.

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