scholarly journals Cardiovascular health metrics and prevalence of cardiovascular disease in the Republic of Moldova

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
E M Raevschi ◽  
B C Martin
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Personal Responsibility ◽  
Heart Association ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Republic Of Moldova ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Study Participants

Abstract Background Achieving and maintaining cardiovascular health of individuals has a significant impact on reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality at the population level. Methods We performed a cross-sectional community survey of 2,612 adult respondents in the Republic of Moldova. The American Heart Association cardiovascular health metrics score was used in total and by its two components: (1) health factors (blood pressure, total cholesterol, glucose, body mass index); (2) health behaviors (nonsmoking, physical activity, healthy diet score). The prevalence of CVD was identified as the main outcome measure. Results The prevalence of CVD was lower in study participants having all 7 cardiovascular health metrics (14.7%; 95% CI, 2.8% to 26.6%) compared to those with 0 to 1 cardiovascular health metrics (78.2%; 95% CI, 67.3% to 89.1%). Among participants who met all health factor metrics, the prevalence of CVD was lower (15.1%; 95% CI, 5.5% to 24.7%) compared to those with 0 to 1 health factor metrics (72.5 %; 95% CI, 69.9% to 75.0%). Study respondents who engaged in all health behaviors and those who engaged in 0 to 1 health behaviors had a similarly high prevalence of CVD (60.1%; 95% CI, 57.4% to 62.8% and 60.4%; 95% CI, 55.3% to 65.4%, respectively). Conclusions Lower prevalence of CVD was related to a greater total score of cardiovascular health metrics and with health factor components. While those diagnosed CVD appear willing to improve their behaviors, the population at risk is not likely to engage in health behaviors to prevent the onset of CVD. Key messages Increasing individual’s responsibility in addressing their own health implies improvement of community health. Strategies for health promotion should focus more on an individual’s motivation to assume personal responsibility for behaviors affecting their health.

Abstract P513: Alcohol Type and Ideal Cardiovascular Health in The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis

Circulation ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 141 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oluseye Ogunmoroti ◽  
Olatokunbo Osibogun ◽  
Robyn L McClelland ◽  
Mariana Lazo ◽  
Lena Mathews ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Heart Association ◽  
Prevalence Odds Ratio ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lower Odds ◽  
Ideal Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Light to moderate alcohol consumption is associated with lower incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and favorable cardiovascular health (CVH). However, the association between alcohol type and ideal CVH is yet to be established. This study examined the relationship between alcohol type and ideal CVH as measured by the American Heart Association Life’s Simple 7 (LS7) metrics. Methods: We analyzed data from 6,389 men and women aged 45-84 years from a multi-ethnic cohort free of CVD at baseline. Alcohol type (wine, beer and liquor), assessed from a food frequency questionnaire, was categorized as never, >0 but <1 drink/day, 1-2 drinks/day and >2 drinks/day. Each LS7 metric (smoking, physical activity, body mass index, diet, blood pressure, total cholesterol and blood glucose) was scored 0-2 points, with 2 indicating “ideal”, 1 “intermediate” and 0 “poor”. The maximum CVH score attainable ranged from 0-14 points (inadequate score, 0-8; average, 9-10; optimal, 11-14). We used multinomial logistic regression to examine the association between alcohol type and CVH adjusted for age, sex, race/ethnicity, education, income, health insurance and study site. Results: The mean (SD) age of study participants was 62 (10) years and 53% were women. Participants who consumed 1-2 drinks/day of wine had higher odds of having optimal CVH scores compared to those who never drank wine [prevalence odds ratio (POR) 1.50 (1.02-2.20), Table ]. In comparison to participants who never drank beer, those who consumed 1-2 and >2 drinks/day of beer had lower odds of having optimal scores [POR 0.49 (0.27-0.86) & 0.27 (0.12-0.58), respectively]. Additionally, those who consumed 1-2 and >2 drinks/day of liquor had lower odds of having optimal scores compared to those who never drank liquor [POR 0.52 (0.30-0.89) & 0.28 (0.14-0.55), respectively]. Conclusion: In this cross sectional analysis, moderate consumption of wine was associated with favorable CVH. However, consumption of beer or liquor was associated with poorer CVH.

scholarly journals The Status of Cardiovascular Health in Rural and Urban Areas of Janów Lubelski District in Eastern Poland: A Population-Based Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 2388 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grzegorz Nowicki ◽  
Barbara Ślusarska ◽  
Honorata Piasecka ◽  
Agnieszka Bartoszek ◽  
Katarzyna Kocka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Heart Association ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ideal Cardiovascular Health

Ideal cardiovascular health (CVH) has been defined by the American Heart Association as the lack of cardiovascular disease and the presence of seven key factors and health behaviors. In this study, we aimed to estimate the prevalence of ideal and poor CVH among the Polish adult population based on the example of the inhabitants of Janów district in Lubelskie Voivodship, taking the chosen socio-demographic factors into consideration. This is a cross-sectional study conducted among 3901 adults without cardiovascular diseases, aged between 35 and 64 years. Participants completed a questionnaire, and they had anthropometric and physiological measurements taken. Blood samples were analyzed for fasting glucose and cholesterol levels. Ideal CVH was found in 5.4% of the participants, with the advantage of being toward city dwellers over those living in the rural areas (6.3% vs. 5.0%) p = 0.02. In the case of the residents of rural areas, their likelihood of having an ideal body mass index (BMI) was found to be 22% lower (odds ratio (OR) = 0.78; 95% CI: 0.66–0.92), their likelihood of having an ideal diet was found to be 27% lower (OR = 0.71; 95% CI: 0.54–0.94), their likelihood of having perfect blood pressure was found to be 29% lower (OR = 0.71; 95% CI: 0.56–0.89), and their likelihood of having the perfect glucose levels was found to be 28% lower (OR = 0.72; 95% CI: 0.63–0.84), than the residents of urban areas. The prevalence of ideal cardiovascular behaviors and factors is lower in the rural community compared with people living in the city. Results indicate that more effort should be dedicated toward the country’s health policy, specifically concerning primary prevention. Preventive actions in the field of cardiovascular disease should be addressed to the residents of rural areas to a larger extent.

scholarly journals The Status of Cardiovascular Health in Rural and Urban Areas of Janow Lubelski District in Eastern Poland: a Population-Based Study

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grzegorz Józef Nowicki ◽  
Barbara Ślusarska ◽  
Honorata Piasecka ◽  
Agnieszka Bartoszek ◽  
Katarzyna Kocka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Heart Association ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Glucose Levels

Perfect cardiovascular health (CVH) has been defined by the American Heart Association as the lack of cardiovascular disease and the presence of seven key factors and health behaviors. In this study, we aimed to estimate the prevalence of ideal and poor CVH among the Polish adult population, taking the chosen socio-demographic factors into consideration. This is a cross-sectional study conducted among 3,901 adults without cardiovascular diseases, aged between 35 and 64 years. Participants completed a questionnaire, and they had anthropometric and physiological measurements taken. Blood samples were analyzed for fasting glucose and cholesterol levels. Ideal CVH was found in 5.4% of the participants, with the advantage of being toward city dwellers over those living in the rural areas (6.3% vs. 5.0%) p = 0.02. In case of the residents of rural areas, their likelihood of having an ideal body mass index (BMI) was found to be 22% lower (odds ratio (OR) = 0.78; 95% CI: 0.66&ndash;0.92), their likelihood of having an ideal diet was found to be 27% lower (OR = 0.71; 95% CI: 0.54&ndash;0.94), their likelihood of having perfect blood pressure was found to be 29% lower (OR = 0.71; 95% CI: 0.56&ndash;0.89), and their likelihood of having the perfect glucose levels were found to be 28% lower (OR = 0.72; 95% CI: 0.63&ndash;0.84), than the residents of urban areas. The prevalence of ideal cardiovascular behaviors and factors is lower in the rural community compared with people living in the city. Results indicate that more effort should be dedicated toward the country&rsquo;s health policy, specifically concerning primary prevention. Preventive actions in the field of cardiovascular disease should be addressed to the residents of rural areas to a larger extent.

A Cross-Sectional Study of Psychological Flexibility as a Mediator for the Relationship Between Acculturative Stress and Cardiovascular Health Behaviors Among Second-Generation Arab Americans

2020 ◽  
pp. 104365962098451
Author(s):  
Randa Merizian ◽  
R. Kevin Mallinson ◽  
Panagiota Kitsantas ◽  
Sina Gallo
Keyword(s):  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Acculturative Stress ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Heart Association ◽  
Psychological Flexibility ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Arab Americans ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction: Second-generation Arab Americans may be at risk for poor cardiovascular health behaviors, but these behaviors are poorly understood. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of acculturative stress and psychological flexibility on cardiovascular health behaviors among second-generation Arab Americans. Method: In a cross-sectional study, survey data were collected in 2018 at local mosques, churches, and a university campus. Cardiovascular health behaviors were measured with a questionnaire based on the American Heart Association Life’s Simple 7. Acculturative stress and psychological flexibility were assessed using reliable and valid measures. Results: Participants ( n = 325) with higher acculturative stress were significantly more likely to report intermediate overall cardiovascular health behaviors ( p = .01) and poor to intermediate diet ( p = .00). Psychological flexibility partially mediated poor/intermediate smoking ( p = .02) and intermediate diet ( p = .00) scores. Discussion: Nurses may consider the role of acculturation when designing culturally sensitive interventions to promote cardiovascular health in second-generation populations.

scholarly journals Cardiovascular Health in a Single Community in Rural Haiti: A Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vincenzo B. Polsinelli
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Heart Association ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Populations At Risk

Introduction There is a growing burden of cardiovascular disease in low- and middle-income countries and assessment of cardiovascular health (CVH) may identify populations at risk for poor CVH. Methods Between July 2014 and August 2014, we performed a household survey from a convenience sample among adult community members in rural northern Haiti. We used a modified World Health Organization STEPwise approach to chronic disease questionnaire to capture self-reported data on tobacco, diet, physical activity, and diabetes, and measured blood pressure and body mass index. We used an adapted American Heart Association definition and thresholds for determining ideal, intermediate, and poor cardiovascular health. We used linear and logistic regression to examine associations between socio-demographic characteristics with CVH score and ideal CVH. Results Among 540 participants (mean [SD] age = 40.3 [17.1] years, 67% women), there was a high prevalence of poor CVH (n=476, 88.1%) compared with intermediate (n=56, 10.4%) and ideal (n=41, 7.6%) CVH. Ideal metrics for blood pressure (47%) and diet (26%) were least often met, while body weight (84%), physical activity (83%), and smoking (90%) were most often met. Men were associated with better CVH score (0.31, [0.04–0.59]; P=0.03), and being a farmer was associated with ideal CVH (P=0.006). Conclusion In this community-based sample of a farming community in rural Haiti, very few adults had ideal CVH. Higher CVH score was associated with male sex, and farming as a primary occupation. Women and non-farmers may represent at-risk subgroups within this population. Blood pressure and diet may represent possible areas for improvement. Keywords: Haiti; Cardiovascular Health; Cardiovascular disease epidemiology; Hypertension.

scholarly journals Estimated Impact of Achieving Optimal Cardiovascular Health Among US Adults on Cardiovascular Disease Events

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua D. Bundy ◽  
Zhengbao Zhu ◽  
Hongyan Ning ◽  
Victor W. Zhong ◽  
Amanda E. Paluch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Heart Association ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Incidence Rates ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Level Data ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Event Rates

Background Better cardiovascular health (CVH) scores are associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, estimates of the potential population‐level impact of improving CVH on US CVD event rates are not currently available. Methods and Results Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011 to 2016 (n=11 696), we estimated the proportions of US adults in CVH groups. Levels of 7 American Heart Association CVH metrics were scored as ideal (2 points), intermediate (1 point), or poor (0 points), and summed to define overall CVH (low, 0–8 points; moderate, 9–11 points; or high, 12–14 points). Using individual‐level data from 7 US community‐based cohort studies (n=30 447), we estimated annual incidence rates of major CVD events by levels of CVH. Using the combined data sources, we estimated population attributable fractions of CVD and the number of CVD events that could be prevented annually if all US adults achieved high CVH. High CVH was identified in 7.3% (95% CI, 6.3%–8.3%) of US adults. We estimated that 70.0% (95% CI, 56.5%–79.9%) of CVD events were attributable to low and moderate CVH. If all US adults attained high CVH, we estimated that 2.0 (95% CI, 1.6–2.3) million CVD events could be prevented annually. If all US adults with low CVH attained moderate CVH, we estimated that 1.2 (95% CI, 1.0–1.4) million CVD events could be prevented annually. Conclusions The potential benefits of achieving high CVH in all US adults are considerable, and even a partial improvement in CVH scores would be highly beneficial.

scholarly journals Association of cardiovascular health and epigenetic age acceleration

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tess D. Pottinger ◽  
Sadiya S. Khan ◽  
Yinan Zheng ◽  
Wei Zhang ◽  
Hilary A. Tindle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dna Methylation ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Heart Association ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Epigenetic Age ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Cardiovascular Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
Epigenetic Age Acceleration ◽  
Linear Regression Modeling

Abstract Background Cardiovascular health (CVH) has been defined by the American Heart Association (AHA) as the presence of the “Life’s Simple 7” ideal lifestyle and clinical factors. CVH is known to predict longevity and freedom from cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death for women in the United States. DNA methylation markers of aging have been aggregated into a composite epigenetic age score, which is associated with cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. However, it is unknown whether poor CVH is associated with acceleration of aging as measured by DNA methylation markers in epigenetic age. Methods and results We performed a cross-sectional analysis of racially/ethnically diverse post-menopausal women enrolled in the Women’s Health Initiative cohort recruited between 1993 and 1998. Epigenetic age acceleration (EAA) was calculated using DNA methylation data on a subset of participants and the published Horvath and Hannum methods for intrinsic and extrinsic EAA. CVH was calculated using the AHA measures of CVH contributing to a 7-point score. We examined the association between CVH score and EAA using linear regression modeling adjusting for self-reported race/ethnicity and education. Among the 2,170 participants analyzed, 50% were white and mean age was 64 (7 SD) years. Higher or more favorable CVH scores were associated with lower extrinsic EAA (~ 6 months younger age per 1 point higher CVH score, p < 0.0001), and lower intrinsic EAA (3 months younger age per 1 point higher CVH score, p < 0.028). Conclusions These cross-sectional observations suggest a possible mechanism by which ideal CVH is associated with greater longevity.

Abstract 12944: Geographical Variations in Cardiovascular Health in China: A Nationwide Population-based Survey of 74,771 Adults

Circulation ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (Suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei Zhang ◽  
Yu Shi ◽  
Oumin Shi ◽  
Zhenping Zhao ◽  
Xiao Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Significant Heterogeneity ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Ideal Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Geographical Variations ◽  
Health Factors

Background: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in China. Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the levels of cardiovascular health among Chinese adults and to understand the geographic patterns based on a nationally and provincially representative survey. Methods: In 2015, a total of 74,771 respondents aged ≥ 20 years with no history of cardiovascular disease were randomly sampled from 298 counties/districts of 31 provinces in mainland China and were interviewed. Seven metrics, including smoking, body mass index, physical activity, diet, total cholesterol, blood pressure, and fasting glucose, were determined. Ideal cardiovascular health was defined as the simultaneous presence of all metrics at the ideal level. A score ranging from 0 to 14 was calculated as the sum of all seven metrics for each province. Scores for four health behaviors and four health factors were also calculated. Results: The age-adjusted prevalence of ideal cardiovascular health was only 1.13% among Chinese adults above 20 years old in 2015 (0.50% among men and 1.77% among women; 1.63% among urban residents and 0.68% among rural residents). The age-adjusted prevalence varied greatly across provinces, ranging from 0.05% in Qinghai to 2.97% in Heilongjiang. Ideal diet (7.4%) was the least common among seven cardiovascular health metrics and ideal blood pressure (32.2%) was the second least one. We also saw significant heterogeneity among provinces in age-adjusted cardiovascular health score, health behavior score, and health factors score. In all provinces, women had higher scores than men for cardiovascular health, health behaviors and health factors. Differences in cardiovascular health and health behavior scores between urban and rural areas were associated with levels of socio-economic development. Conclusions: Strategies for addressing poor cardiovascular health require geographic targeting and localized consideration.

Abstract T P345: Cardiovascular Health Metrics and All-cause and Cardiovascular Disease Mortality among Middle Aged Men in Korea: The Seoul Male Cohort Study

Stroke ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 45 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ji Young Kim ◽  
Chul Woo Rhee ◽  
Young-Jin Ko ◽  
Byung-Joo Park ◽  
Dong-Hyun Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Asian Population ◽  
Heart Association ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Ideal Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Cvd Mortality

Background: In Korea, Cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) were the second leading cause of deaths in 2011. In 2010, the American Heart Association (AHA) published cardiovascular health metrics (CVHM) aimed at reducing deaths from all CVDs and stroke, and improving the cardiovascular health of the population as a whole. Despite their implications, the AHA’s metrics have not been broadly studied or previously applied to an Asian population. Objectives: This study estimated the combined association of cardiovascular health behaviors on the risk of all-cause and CVD mortality in middle-aged men in Korea. Methods: In total, 14,533 men aged 40-59 years were enrolled in 1993 and followed-up through 2011. CVHM defined the following lifestyles proposed by the AHA: smoking, physical activity, BMI, healthy diet score, total cholesterol, blood pressure, and fasting blood glucose. The CVHMs score was calculated as a single categorical variable, by assigning 1 point to each ideal healthy behavior vs. 0 points otherwise. All subjects were classified as meeting 0-7 CVHM. The principal outcome variables were all-cause and CVD mortality. The Cox proportional hazard regression model was used to estimate the hazard ratio (HR) of cardiovascular health behavior, and CVHMs score. PARs were calculated from significant CVHMs. Results: During 266,482.8 person-years of follow-up, there were 1,314 deaths in total. Current smoking, blood pressure, and fasting blood glucose were significantly associated with all-cause and CVD mortality. The adjusted PARs for the 3 significant metrics combined were 81% (95% CI, 50-94%) and 96% (66-99%) for all-cause and CVD mortality, respectively. More ideal CVHM was significantly associated with lower risks of all-cause and CVD mortality ( p-trend<.0001 ). The adjusted HRs of the groups with 6-7 vs. 0-2 ideal CVHM were 0.49 (0.35-0.70) and 0.23 (0.10-0.57) for all-cause and CVD mortality, respectively. Conclusions: Among ideal cardiovascular health behaviors, non-smoking, normal blood pressure, and recommended fasting blood glucose levels associated with reduced risks of all-cause and total CVD mortality. There was a strong trend towards decreased all-cause and CVD mortality risk with increasing the number of ideal CVHMs.

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