High Occupational Physical Activity and cardiovascular risk factors in employees of Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas S.A. Company: a cross-sectional study

Abstract BackgroundThe impact of occupational physical activity (OPA) intensity, considering adults work many hours a day, on health is unknown. The present study aims to evaluate the association between the high intensity of OPA and cardiovascular risk factors of employees.MethodsA cross-sectional study was carried out in the “Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas S.A. Company” (FCC S.A. Delegation) in 2017, Spain. The intensity of OPA of each employee was classified by work categories in low (≤ 3 METs) or high (> 3 METs). Health and lifestyle data of employees were collected on medical consultation in the workplace.ResultsAssociations were analyzed between the high intensity of OPA and cardiovascular risk factors of employees. 751 employees, 55.5% (n = 417) with high intensity of OPA. An 82.2% (n = 245) of employees with low intensity of OPA presented overweight/obesity compared with 69.0% (n = 171) with high intensity of OPA employees (p < 0.001). In men, high intensity of OPA is negatively associated with Body Mass Index (BMI) (B: -0.042, p = 0.003), waist circumference (B: -0.027, p < 0.001) waist-hip ratio (B: -5.484, p < 0.001), cholesterol (B: -0.007, p = 0.001) and triglycerides (B= -0.003, p = 0.025). In women, high intensity of OPA was positively associated with blood pressure (BP) (systolic BP: B = 0.036, p = 0.005 and diastolic BP: B = 0.040, p = 0.021).ConclusionsIn conclusion, the high intensity of OPA is associated with less cardiovascular risk factors in men, whereas women are associated with high levels of blood pressure, suggesting an influence of gender and work categories.

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Relationship between Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study among Low-Income Housewives in Kuala Lumpur

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18116090 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (11) ◽

pp. 6090

Author(s):

Nur Zakiah Mohd Saat ◽

Siti Aishah Hanawi ◽

Nor M. F. Farah ◽

Hazilah Mohd Amin ◽

Hazlenah Hanafiah ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Cardiovascular Disease ◽

Cardiovascular Risk ◽

Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽

Low Income ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Kuala Lumpur ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

Cardiovascular disease is a significant public health concern worldwide, including in Malaysia. Various attempts have been made to resolve this issue. One of the most important methods of controlling cardiovascular risk factors is physical exercise. However, today’s women, especially housewives, are often identified by a lack of physical activity. This is alarming to society, as cardiovascular disease can affect the quality of their life. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between physical activity and cardiovascular risk factors among low-income housewives in Kuala Lumpur. A total of 63 housewives participated in this cross-sectional study. All participating housewives were asked to fill out a sociodemographic questionnaire and the short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). To evaluate cardiovascular risk factors, anthropometric measurements and blood samples were taken. Findings showed that an average of 70.5 ± 232.4 min/week was spent on moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), which indicated a low level of physical activity. Data showed that 90.5% of the subjects had low physical activity, 6.3% were moderate, and 3.2% were considered as having a high level of physical activity. For body mass index (BMI), 58.7% of the respondents were obese, 28.6% were overweight (29.10 ± 5.67 kg m–2), and 81.0% of subjects had a waist circumference (WC) value above the normal range (92.74 ± 16.40 cm). A two-way ANOVA test revealed significant mean differences between systolic blood pressure (mm/Hg) and age groups (p > 0.05). Nevertheless, there was a significant association between MVPA and cardiovascular risk factors using negative binomial regression (p < 0.01). The findings of this study highlight the need for health promotional programs to raise awareness, educate, and engage low-income housewives in lifestyle-enhancing behaviors.

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Low level of physical activity in women with rheumatoid arthritis is associated with cardiovascular risk factors but not with body fat mass - a cross sectional study

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

10.1186/1471-2474-12-13 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Ann-Charlotte Elkan ◽

Niclas Håkansson ◽

Johan Frostegård ◽

Ingiäld Hafström

Keyword(s):

Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Cardiovascular Risk ◽

Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽

Body Fat ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Body Fat Mass ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Association of serum uric acid, morning home blood pressure and cardiovascular risk factors in a population with previous prehypertension: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2020-038046 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (9) ◽

pp. e038046 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Lucky Aziza Bawazier ◽

Mochammad Sja'bani ◽

Fredie Irijanto ◽

Zulaela Zulaela ◽

Agus Widiatmoko ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Blood Pressure ◽

Uric Acid ◽

Cardiovascular Risk ◽

Blood Glucose ◽

Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽

Fasting Blood Glucose ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

ObjectiveTo observe the changes in blood pressure (BP) over 10 years and to investigate current BP association to serum uric acid (SUA) levels and cardiovascular risk factors in the epidemiological data of a target group of patients with prehypertension in 2007.DesignCross-sectional study.SettingMlati Subdistrict, Sleman District, Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia.ParticipantsA total of 733 patients from ‘Mlati Study Database’ in 2007 were selected by simple random sampling using statistical software. Subjects had both physical and laboratory examinations.Outcome measuresMorning home BP and laboratory examination of urine (uric acid excretion and creatinine) and blood samples (SUA, blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, a lipid profile and fasting blood glucose levels).ResultsAbout 31.1% of 733 subjects with prehypertension became hypertensive after 10 years, 24.6% returned to normal tension and the rest of it remained in prehypertensive state. Mean (SD) of SUA levels in 2017 was significantly higher in men than in women (5.78 (1.25) mg/dL vs 4.52 (1.10) mg/dL, p<0.001). Furthermore, men tended to have high-normal (5–7 mg/dL) or high SUA levels (≥7 mg/dL) compared with women (p<0.001, Relative Risk (RR)=2.60). High-normal and high SUA levels in population with a history of prehypertension were significantly associated with current prehypertension and hypertension only in women (p=0.001, RR=1.21). Age and body mass index was found to be significantly associated with both systolic and diastolic BP in men, but only with systolic BP in women. Fasting blood glucose and SUA levels were significantly associated with systolic and diastolic BP only in women.ConclusionWe concluded that after 10 years, of 733 subjects with prehypertension, 31.1% became hypertensive. The SUA levels in men are significantly higher than those in women. Moreover, high-normal and high SUA levels were significantly associated with prehypertension and hypertension in women but not in men.

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Association Between Physical Activity Level and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Adolescents Living with Type 1 Diabetes: A Cross-sectional Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-127502/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Nana Wu ◽

Shannon Bredin ◽

Veronica Jamnik ◽

Michael Koehle ◽

Yanfei Guan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Type 1 Diabetes ◽

Cardiovascular Risk ◽

Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Healthy Controls ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is associated with a high risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and an increased rate of premature mortality from CVD. Regular physical activity can improve overall health and wellbeing and plays an important role in primary and secondary prevention of CVD. Methods: This cross-sectional study assessed cardiovascular risk factors, physical activity, and fitness (and their associations) in young individuals living with T1D and healthy controls. Primary outcomes included blood pressure, lipid profiles, and physical activity (accelerometry). We included a total of 48 individuals living with T1D and 19 healthy controls, aged 12 to 17 years. Statistical differences between groups were determined with chi-square, independent-samples t-tests or analysis of covariance. The associations between aerobic fitness, daily physical activity variables and cardiovascular risk factors were assessed with univariate and multivariate linear regression analysis.Results: In comparison to healthy controls, youth living with T1D showed higher levels of total cholesterol (4.03 ± 0.81 vs. 3.14 ± 0.67 mmol·L-1, p = 0.001), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) (2.31 ± 0.72 vs. 1.74 ± 0.38 mmol·L-1, p = 0.035), and triglycerides (0.89 ± 0.31 vs. 0.60 ± 0.40 mmol·L-1 p = 0.012), and lower maximal oxygen power (VO2max) (35.48 ± 8.72 vs. 44.43 ± 8.29 mL·kg-1·min-1, p = 0.003), total physical activity counts (346.87 ± 101.97 vs. 451.01 ± 133.52 counts·min-1, p = 0.004), metabolic equivalents (METs) (2.09 ± 0.41 vs. 2.41 ± 0.60 METs, p = 0.033), moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA), and the percentage of time spent in MVPA. The level of HDL-C was positively associated with METs (β = 0.29, p = 0.030, model R2 = 0.17), and the level of triglycerides was negatively associated with physical activity counts (β = -0.001, p = 0.018, model R2 = 0.205) and METs (β = -0.359, p = 0.015, model R2 = 0.208) in persons living with T1D. Conclusions:Youth with T1D, despite their young age and short duration of diabetes, present early signs of CVD risk, as well as low physical activity levels and cardiorespiratory fitness compared to healthy controls. Regular physical activity is associated with a beneficial cardiovascular profile in T1D, including improvements in lipid profile. Thus, physical activity participation should be widely promoted in youth living with T1D.

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Physical activity and cardiovascular risk factors among Malays in Sarawak: A cross-sectional study

Obesity Research & Clinical Practice ◽

10.1016/j.orcp.2013.08.047 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 7 ◽

pp. 13 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

H. Hazmi ◽

C.W. Lian ◽

C.C. Thon

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Cardiovascular Risk ◽

Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Physical activity and cardiovascular risk factors among rural and urban groups and rural-to-urban migrants in Peru: a cross-sectional study

Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública ◽

10.1590/s1020-49892010000700001 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 28 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Ruth M. Masterson Creber ◽

Liam Smeeth ◽

Robert H Gilman ◽

J. Jaime Miranda

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Cardiovascular Risk ◽

Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Rural And Urban ◽

Urban Migrants

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Urban index and lifestyle risk factors for cardiovascular diseases in China: A cross-sectional study

Science Progress ◽

10.1177/00368504211003762 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 104 (1) ◽

pp. 003685042110037

Author(s):

Zhichong Chen ◽

Menghui Liu ◽

Shaozhao Zhang ◽

Zhenyu Xiong ◽

Xiangbin Zhong ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Cardiovascular Risk ◽

Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Nutrition Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Rapid Urbanization ◽

Lifestyle Risk Factors

China is at a stage of rapid urbanization over the past decades, and the association of urbanization with cardiovascular disease has been confirmed by previous studies. However, few studies assessed the association of urbanization with cardiovascular risk factors, especially in Chinese population. We conducted a cross-sectional, populational-based study, using data from China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS) in 2009. The logistic regression was used to assess the association of urbanization measured by urban index with cardiovascular risk factors (diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity, smoking, physical activity and fruits and vegetables consumption), varied with sex. The current study included 18,887 participants enrolled (mean age 39.8 ± 19.8 years; 52.2% female) who live in China. In regression model, the urban index was significantly associated with the variations of cardiovascular risk factors for male, including diabetes (OR 1.34, 95% CI: 1.22–1.48), hypercholesterolemia (OR 1.15, 95% CI: 1.09–1.22), never smoking (OR 0.92, 95% CI: 0.89–0.96), higher fruits and vegetables consumptions (OR 0.93, 95% CI: 0.87–0.99), higher body mass index (BMI) (OR 1.16, 95% CI: 1.10–1.22), and higher physical activity (OR 0.69, 95% CI: 0.66–0.73). Compared with the male, the associations of urban index with cardiovascular risk factors for female were similar, but not for BMI (OR 1.00, 95% CI: 0.96–1.05). The present finding emphasizes the changes of cardiovascular risk factors associated with urbanization in China, and indicated that close attention should be paid to the risk of hypercholesterolemia, diabetes and men’s obesity in the process of urbanization.

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