scholarly journals Prevalence of risk factors for arterial hypertension among draft age youth

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-93
Author(s):  
Basana V. Uvarovskaia ◽  
Mariia V. Mel’nik ◽  
Svetlana A. Kniazeva
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Quantitative Description ◽  
Young Patients ◽  
Adult Life ◽  
Circulatory System ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Working Age ◽  
Individual Program

Background. The currently observed diseases of the circulatory system getting younger, the increase in the incidence of arterial hypertension (AH) and the high mortality rate of men of working age in Russia are elements of one of the main medical and social problems. The identification of risk factors (RF) for the development of hypertension in young patients and the identification of the groups with the highest risk of cardiovascular events in their future adult life is aimed at preventing hypertension, early treatment initiation, increasing life expectancy and reducing mortality. Aim. To study the prevalence of the main modifiable RF associated with arterial hypertension among draft age youth. Materials and methods. The identification of RF, their qualitative, quantitative description, assessment and comparative analysis among men with normal and high blood pressure (BP) of varying degrees. Results. In the control group without hypertension, 37.1% of the subjects did not have any RF; 48.6% of the surveyed each had one RF; 14.3% were persons with two RFs. There were no people identified with three or more RFs. In the study group with AH, 27.0% of patients did not have any RF; 37.4% of patients had one RF; 22.6% of patients with two RFs; 9.5% of patients with three RFs and 2.6% of patients had four RFs. The occurrence of each RF in the control group without hypertension and in the study group with hypertension as a whole is presented as follows respectively: overweight/obesity 37.1 and 59.1%; smoking 34.3 and 38.3%; alcohol abuse 0 and 2.6%; physical inactivity 8.4 and 12.2%; hypercholesterolemia 2.9 and 20.9%; hypertriglyceridemia 5.7 and 16.5%; hyperglycemia 5.7 and 5.2%. Conclusion. RF is widespread in young men, regardless of BP level. More than 60% of draft age youth without hypertension have at least one RF. Among all modifiable RFs, the highest frequency of occurrence is associated with increased weight and smoking. Overweight or obesity is always found in individuals with two or more RFs. Among men with hypertension, people with obesity, low physical activity and impaired lipid metabolism are more common than among men without hypertension. Risk assessment in draft age youth presents certain difficulties. Identification and assessment of risk factors will make it possible to develop an individual program for their modification, prevention of the development of hypertension and detection of the disease in the early stages.

Risk factors for the development of arterial hypertension in patients with anthracosilicosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 61 (5) ◽  
pp. 318-323
Author(s):  
Natalya A. Evseeva ◽  
Nikolay I. Panev ◽  
Sergey N. Filimonov ◽  
Olga Yu. Korotenko ◽  
Roman N. Panev
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Prolonged Exposure ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Circulatory System ◽  
Morphological Type ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Maximum Permissible Concentrations

Introduction. Prolonged exposure to coal-rock dust affects the formation of the pathology of the bronchopulmonary and cardiovascular systems. Pneumoconiosis occupies one of the leading places among occupational diseases. On the other hand, arterial hypertension occupies a top place among production-related diseases. Timely identification and correction of traditional and professional risk factors is a main point in preventing diseases of the circulatory system in workers in harmful working conditions. Thus, identifying the most significant risk factors for the development of arterial hypertension of miners with anthracosilicosis is an urgent task. The study aims to identify the most significant professional and non-professional risk factors for the development of arterial hypertension in miners with anthracosilicosis. Material and methods. We examined 269 miners working in underground dust conditions: 139 miners with a previously established diagnosis of anthracosilicosis and 130 miners of the control group without dust pathology of the lungs. The researchers conducted a comprehensive laboratory and clinical and instrumental examination to detect arterial hypertension and risk factors for the development of cardiovascular pathology. Results. Arterial hypertension among miners with anthracosilicosis is two times more common (42.4%) than in the control group (20.8%). Miners aged 50 years and older have the greatest risk of developing arterial hypertension. Also, the presence of fasting hyperglycemia, hyperhomocysteinemia, abdominal type of obesity, hypersthenic constitutional-morphological type according to the Rice-Eysenck index, blood group AB (IV). We identified professional risk factors for the development of arterial hypertension: work experience in harmful working conditions of 25 years or more, the level of the dustiness of the active area exceeding the maximum permissible concentrations by ten or more times. Conclusions. In coal mine workers with anthracosilicosis, arterial hypertension is more common than in the control group, which may indicate that this occupational pathology is an independent risk factor for the development of arterial hypertension. Scientists identified the most significant professional and non-professional risk factors, the elimination of which will reduce the likelihood of developing arterial hypertension in miners with anthracosilicosis.

scholarly journals Lifestyle Risk Factors in the Development of Kidney Cancer: A Russian Experience

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-40
Author(s):  
IP Artyukhov ◽  
RA Zukov ◽  
VA Reshetnikov ◽  
VV Kozlov ◽  
SB Bolevich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Renal Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Renal Cell ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Lifestyle Risk Factors ◽  
Lifestyle Risk

Abstract The objective of our study was the evaluation of major lifestyle risk factors for the development of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and the assessment of chances of developing this disease among inhabitants in the region, in the presence of and with combinations of the studied risk factors. Risk factors for developing RCC that are associated with lifestyle (smoking, obesity and hypertension) were observed in 500 patients with RCC aged 30-64 years who were investigated at the Krasnoyarsk Oncology Dispensary (study group) and 858 participants in the Krai (control group). The results of our study showed that smoking increases the risk of developing RCC 2.9 times and arterial hypertension 3.3 times in men; in women, obesity and hypertension increased these risks 2.6 and 3.2 times, respectively. All three risk factors were combined in 13.6% of men and in 8.4% of women with RCC. Our data may be useful for the prevention, development of screening programmes and early diagnosis of RCC.

CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS PECULIARITIES IN MEN UNDER 60 YEARS OLD WITH MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION AND CHRONIC INFLAMMATORY LUNG DISEASES

2020 ◽  
pp. 21-25
Author(s):  
Tupitsyn V.V. ◽  
Bataev Kh.M. ◽  
Men’shikova A.N. ◽  
Godina Z.N.
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Digestive System ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Type I ◽  
Internal Organs ◽  
History Of

Relevance. Information about the cardiovascular diseases risk factors (CVD RF) for in men with chronic lung inflam-matory pathology (CLID) is contradictory and requires clarification. Aim. To evaluate the peculiarities of CVD RF in men under 60 years of age with CLID in myocardial infarction (MI) to improve prevention. Material and methods. The study included men aged 19-60 years old with type I myocardial infarction. Patients are divided into two age-comparable groups: I - the study group, with CLID - 142 patients; II - control, without it - 424 patients. A comparative analysis of the frequency of observation of the main and additional cardiovascular risk fac-tors in groups was performed. Results. In patients of the study group, more often than in the control group we observed: hereditary burden of is-chemic heart disease (40.8 and 31.6%, respectively; p = 0.0461) and arterial hypertension (54.2 and 44.6%; p = 0.0461), frequent colds (24.6 and 12.0%; p = 0.0003), a history of extrasystoles (19.7 and 12.7%; p = 0.04); chronic foci of infections of internal organs (75.4 and 29.5%; p˂0.0001), non-ulcer lesions of the digestive system (26.1 and 14.6%; p = 0.007), smoking (95.1 and 66.3%; p˂0.0001), MI in winter (40.8 and 25.9%; p = 0.006). Less commonly were observed: oral cavity infections (9.2 and 23.6%; p˂0.0001); hypodynamia (74.5 and 82.5%; p = 0.0358), over-weight (44.4 and 55.2%; p = 0.0136), a subjective relationship between the worsening of the course of coronary heart disease and the season of the year (43.7 and 55.2%; p = 0.0173) and MI - in the autumn (14.1 and 21.9%; p = 0.006) period. Conclusions. The structure of CVD RF in men under 60 years of age with CLID with MI is characterized by the pre-dominance of smoking, non-ulcer pathology of the digestive system, frequent pro-student diseases, meteorological dependence, a history of cardiac arrhythmias and foci of internal organ infections. It is advisable to use the listed factors when planning preventive measures in such patients.

scholarly journals Risk factors for third- and fourth-degree perineal tears during vaginal delivery

2011 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 2
Author(s):  
Leonard Juul ◽  
Gerhard B. Theron
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Shoulder Dystocia ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Tertiary Referral Hospital ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Fourth Degree ◽  
Perineal Tears ◽  
Vaginal Deliveries ◽  
Hiv Negative

<strong>Objective</strong>. To identify risk factors for thirdand fourth-degree perineal tears, so as to anticipate and intervene in order to prevent this complication that can severely affect a woman’s quality of life. The study design was a retrospective case control study. <strong>Method</strong>. Ninety-three cases of third- and fourth-degree perineal tears were identified from the birth register of a tertiary referral hospital (Tygerberg Hospital). One hundred and nine patients with normal vaginal deliveries in the same time period were used as control group. <strong>Results</strong>. An analysis of the results revealed that there were no significant differences between cases and controls with regards to age, body mass index (BMI), gestation at delivery, duration of second stage, episiotomy and birth weight. However, there were significantly more primigravidas, assisted deliveries (forceps and vacuum), occipitoposterior positions, HIV negative patients and shoulder dystocia in the study group. <strong>Conclusions</strong>. Antenatal risk factors for thirdand fourth-degree tears are difficult to identify. However, intrapartum occipitoposterior and assisted deliveries, especially in the primigravid patient, should warn the obstetrician/ midwife about the risk of a severe tear. A restrictive episiotomy policy should be practiced. Shoulder dystocia was invariably associated with third- and fourth-degree tears in this study. The higher incidence of HIV negative patients in the study group requires further research.

scholarly journals Effects of occupational stress on working ability of patients suffering from arterial hypertension

2013 ◽  
Vol 66 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 497-501 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marijana Matic ◽  
Jovana Jovanovic ◽  
Jovica Jovanovic ◽  
Nada Macvanin
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Diastolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Stress Index ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Working Ability ◽  
Disability Retirement

Introduction. The aim of this research was to quantify the presence of occupational stressors and to analyze their effects on temporary and permanent working ability of workers with arterial hypertension. Material and Methods. The research included 817 workers. The study group consisted of 504 workers with arterial hypertension without other diseases or disorders, whereas the control group was composed of 313 healthy workers. Results. The study group showed a significantly higher level of total occupational stress index as well as of the stress index related to high job demands, conflicts at work place, underload and time limit (p<0.001) compared to the control group. A positive and statistically significant correlation between total occupational stress index and systolic and diastolic blood pressure was found in the study group. The total level of occupational stress over 40 led to a significant increase of systolic and diastolic blood pressure in persons with arterial hypertension. The analysis of temporary working inability determined a statistically significantly higher level of lost workdays per a worker in the study group compared to the controls (p<0.001). The average number of lost workdays per a worker in a year in the study group increased statistically significantly along with the occupational stress index values at their work place (p<0.001). In the study group the number of workers eligible for disability retirement over a period of one year was significantly higher compared to the controls. The number of workers eligible for disability retirement in the exposed group increased statistically significantly along with occupational stress index values at their work place. Conclusion. The results show that occupational stress is a significant factor in the development of arterial hypertension and reduction of work ability of exposed workers.

Wpływ nadwagi i otyłości na stan zdrowia jamy ustnej dzieci i młodzieży

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Deszczyńska ◽  
Paweł Piątkiewicz ◽  
Renata Górska
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Periodontal Health

Introduction. Improper eating habits among children and adolescents often lead to overweight and obesity. Research indicates that these are risk factors for many diseases, including diseases in the oral cavity. Aim. To analyse the correlations of selected parameters of dental and periodontal health as well as oral hygiene status in overweight and obese children and adolescents versus control group. Material and methods. The study included 120 patients aged 11-18 years, who were classified into a study group with 60 overweight/obese individuals and a control group of 60 individuals with normal body weight based on BMI (Body Mass Index). Each patient underwent anthropometric measurements, such as height (cm), body weight (kg), which were used to calculate BMI (Body Mass Index). Additional measurements were taken of waist circumference (WC) and hip circumference (HC), to obtain the waist-hip ratio (WHR). Clinical examination of the oral cavity included an assessment of dentition (DMF), oral hygiene API (Approximal Plaque Index) and periodontal tissue (PD – Pocket Depth, CAL – Clinical Attachment Level, %BOP – % Bleeding On Probing) and CPITN (The Community Periodontal Index for Treatment Needs). Results. Statistically significant differences were found between patient groups with BMI ≥ 25 and BMI < 25 in the values of the following parameters: DMF p = 0.005, API p < 0.001, %BOP p < 0.001, PD p < 0.001, CPI p < 0.001. Conclusions. Overweight and obese children were found to have have worse parameters of dental and periodontal health as well as oral hygiene status compared to the group with normal weight. Our observations indicate that overweight and obesity may be potential risk factors for periodontal diseases in the study group.

scholarly journals Smoking, diabetes, blood hypertension: possible etiologic role for Peyronie’s disease? Analysis in 279 patients with a control group in Sicily

2015 ◽  
Vol 87 (1) ◽  
pp. 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlo Pavone ◽  
Francesco D’Amato ◽  
Nino Dispensa ◽  
Federico Torretta ◽  
Carlo Magno
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Outpatient Clinic ◽  
Erectile Function ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Young Patients ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Peyronie’S Disease ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Peyronie's Disease

Objective: To assess the proportion of patients with Peyronie’s Disease (PD) and the possible association with its potential risk factors in the general population of the central and western Sicily in our weekly andrological outpatient clinic. Materials and methods: We recruited a sample of 279 consecutive patients consulting our andrological outpatient clinic. Two arms were created: the first one composed by PD patients (men with symptoms suggestive for PD), the second one composed by patients with other andrological diseases (control arm). For each patient we evaluated the age, cigarette smoking, diabetes, blood hypertension and erectile function. In the PD arm we administered validated questionnaires to determine the erectile function status by the International Index of Erectile Function 5 (IIEF-5) and the pain status during erection by the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). A univariate analysis was conducted using R software. Results: We enrolled 279 consecutive patients. The number of PD patients was 97 (34,7%). The univariate analysis showed a correlation between PD and cigarette smoking (p = 0.0242), blood hypertension (p &lt; 0.001), erectile dysfunction (p &lt; 0.001). No significant association was observed between diabetes and PD (p = 0.358). The median age of PD arm was 60 years and the median age of the control arm was 63,5 years; therefore the median age of PD arm resulted lower than the median age of the control arm (p = 0,031). Conclusions: Peyronie’s disease is more common than we might think; furthermore it can be diagnosed among young patients. According to our results, cigarette smoking and blood hypertension may be considered statically significant risk factors for developing PD. On the contrary diabetes seems not to be a risk factor for PD. According to our results PD should be sought also in young patients. Further studies are necessary to confirm that removing the indicated risk factors may reduce the incidence of PD.

scholarly journals Multifactorial aetiology of recurrent respiratory tract infections in children

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 227-233
Author(s):  
Magdalena Kleszyk ◽  
◽  
Elżbieta Mizgała-Izworska ◽  
Anna Góra ◽  
Maciej Przybył ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ◽  
Gastroesophageal Reflux ◽  
Respiratory Tract ◽  
Respiratory Tract Infections ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Recurrent Respiratory Tract Infections

Recurrent respiratory tract infections in children are a common health problem. Exposure to harmful environmental agents and coexistence of chronic diseases affect the severity and rate of infections. Ineffective outpatient treatment is an indication for a more comprehensive diagnostic workup. The aim of the study was to determine the cause of recurrent respiratory tract infections in children. The study group included 130 children aged 3–17 years who were referred for diagnostic investigation to determine the cause of recurrent respiratory tract infections. The eligibility criterion for the study group was the occurrence of 8 or more respiratory tract infections a year in children aged up to 6 years and 5 or more infections a year in children aged 7–17 years. The study group was subdivided into the following age groups: 3–5 years (n = 60), 6–9 years (n = 35), 10–13 years (n = 11) and 14–17 years (n = 24). The presence of potential risk factors for recurrent infection was analysed on the basis of questionnaires. Tests and examinations were also performed in order to exclude allergies, ear, nose and throat disorders and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Selected laboratory values (complete blood count, vitamin D concentration, immunoglobulin levels) were compared with those obtained from 86 healthy children from the control group. The majority of children had risk factors for recurrent respiratory tract infections. Adenoid hypertrophy was diagnosed in 44.6% of children, asthma in 36.9%, vitamin D deficiency in 30.7%, gastroesophageal reflux disease in 16.2% and immunodeficiency in 9.2% of children. Multimorbidity was found in 34.6% of the subjects. In the study group, there were higher vitamin D levels [study group: 25.6 ng/mL (25th percentile = 17; 75th percentile = 33.3), control group: 22.84 ng/mL (25th percentile = 16.3; 75th percentile = 28.7); p < 0.044] and higher leukocyte levels [study group: 7.5 × 103/μL (25th percentile = 5.9; 75th percentile = 9.1), control group: 6.4 × 103/μL (25th percentile = 5.3; 75th percentile = 7.7); p < 0.02]. The results indicate that children with recurrent respiratory tract infections are a heterogeneous group of patients. The youngest children were the largest group (n = 60). In the majority of children, the onset of symptoms was associated with the beginning of nursery/preschool or school attendance. In 1 in 3 children, a combined presence of a few diseases was found which increase susceptibility to recurrent respiratory tract infections.

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF FAMILY ENVIRONMENT ON PREVALENCE OF ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION AMONG SCHOOLCHILDREN

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 60-63
Author(s):  
Arzu F. Mekhtieva
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Arterial Pressure ◽  
Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Tobacco Smoking ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Weak Intensity ◽  
Material Conditions ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of study. To investigate characteristics of family environment as risk factors of development of arterial hypertension and high normal arterial pressure in school children.The methods. The thrice-repeated measurement of arterial pressure was implemented among 662 schoolchildren and questionnaire survey of their parents as well. The questionnaire included issues related to conditions of living, dimensions of housing area, material well-being and effect of passive tobacco smoking. The schoolchildren with arterial hypertension resided in 107 families, schoolchildren with high normal arterial pressure - in 78 families and other schoolchildren without arterial hypertension and high normal arterial pressure - in 477 families (control group).The results. The most exposure of arterial hypertension in schoolchildren was observed in families with unsatisfactory hygienic conditions of residence - 47.7±4.9% of cases; with housing, less than 4.0 m2 per one schoolchild - 27,1±4,3% of cases; and also in families with unfavorable material conditions - 62,6±4,7% of cases. The exposure of high normal arterial pressure is analogous. At strong intensity of tobacco smoking of parents’ exposure of arterial hypertension among schoolchildren made up to 45,8±4,8% of cases; at medium intensity - 33,6±4,6% of cases; at weak intensity - 12,1±3,2% of cases and in absence of passive tobacco smoking - 8,4±2,7% of cases. The similar picture is observed and at exposure of high normal arterial pressure.The conclusion. As far as positive social economic transformations are occurring and well-being of population is ameliorating, with time the impact of the first three noted risk factors of family environment of schoolchildren will become weaker. Yet, the impact of passive tobacco smoking on organisms of children can be minimized by force of available controlled explanatory work with parents.

scholarly journals Melatonin Level Variations with Different Behavioural Risk Factors in Obese Female Patients

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 613-617 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Malazonia ◽  
Tamar Zerekidze ◽  
Elen Giorgadze ◽  
Natia Chkheidze ◽  
Ketevan Asatiani
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Melatonin Level ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
Behavioural Risk Factors ◽  
Obese Female ◽  
Behavioural Factors

AIM: The role of behavioural factors and sleep duration and quality is important in the pathogenesis of obesity. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effects of behavioural risk factors on melatonin secretion in women.SUBJECTS AND METHODS: In total, 120 female patients were enrolled in the study and divided into two groups according to the body mass index. Detailed history, anthropometric measurements, urine and blood samples were evaluated for each patient.RESULTS: Two groups significantly differed in weight, BMI, and waist circumference, and were 94.2 ± 14.9 kg, 33.4 ± 5.23 kg/m2 and 99.2 ± 12.6 cm for the study group and 56.0 ± 5.2 kg, 20.0 ± 1.8 kg/m2 and 60.1 ± 10.4 cm for the control group, respectively, sleep disruptions were detected in 48 patients from study group, with mean score 6.76 ± 3.6, and only 10 patients were detected in the control group, with mean score 4.42 ± 1.68. Eating disturbances were revealed in 66 patients from the study group and 21 patients from the control group. Melatonin levels were 17% higher in the study group, compared to control group.CONCLUSION: Higher melatonin levels in patients with obesity and concomitant behavioural impairments may be due to its protective effect to fight free radicals and to induce vasodilatation. Further studies are needed to confirm our finding.

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