Presented at WONCA SAR (International) | 3rd-5th May 2024
Presented at WONCA SAR (International)
3rd-5th May 2024
Presented at WONCA SAR (International) | 3rd-5th May 2024
Body Mass Index And Cardiovascular Risk: Insights Into Young Adult Health Trends in India
Body Mass Index And Cardiovascular Risk: Insights Into Young Adult Health Trends in India
Body Mass Index And Cardiovascular Risk: Insights Into Young Adult Health Trends in India
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) pose a significant health threat globally, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year.
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) pose a significant health threat globally, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year.
The effects of behavioral risk factors of heart disease and stroke may show up in individuals as raised blood pressure, raised blood glucose, raised blood lipids, and higher than normal body mass index (BMI).
The effects of behavioral risk factors of heart disease and stroke may show up in individuals as raised blood pressure, raised blood glucose, raised blood lipids, and higher than normal body mass index (BMI).
This warrants an in-depth exploration of risk factors especially among young adults (20-40 years).
This warrants an in-depth exploration of risk factors especially among young adults (20-40 years).
OBJECTIVE
OBJECTIVE
This study aims to assess the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in young adults, focusing on association with BMI.
This study aims to assess the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in young adults, focusing on association with BMI.
METHODOLOGY
METHODOLOGY
The study followed a cross-sectional design conducted at six different locations, targeting individuals aged 20-40 years.
The study followed a cross-sectional design conducted at six different locations, targeting individuals aged 20-40 years.
Data collection took place from October to December 2023, and the test reports of 10,990 subjects were analyzed during this timeframe. Subjects underwent BMI classification according to World Health Organization (WHO) criteria.
Data collection took place from October to December 2023, and the test reports of 10,990 subjects were analyzed during this timeframe. Subjects underwent BMI classification according to World Health Organization (WHO) criteria.
Intermediate cardiovascular risk factors, including Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, and Blood Pressure, were examined.
Intermediate cardiovascular risk factors, including Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, and Blood Pressure, were examined.
Correlational statistics were employed to analyze the relationship between BMI and each risk factor.
Correlational statistics were employed to analyze the relationship between BMI and each risk factor.
RESULTS
RESULTS
Positive correlations were found between
Positive correlations were found between
1.BMI and Total Cholesterol (r = 0.2, p<0.05)
1.BMI and Total Cholesterol (r = 0.2, p<0.05)
1.BMI and Total Cholesterol (r = 0.2, p<0.05)
2.BMI and Triglycerides (r = 0.2, p<0.05)
2.BMI and Triglycerides (r = 0.2, p<0.05)
2.BMI and Triglycerides (r = 0.2, p<0.05)
3. BMI and LDL Cholesterol (r = 0.1, p<0.05)
3. BMI and LDL Cholesterol (r = 0.1, p<0.05)
3. BMI and LDL Cholesterol (r = 0.1, p<0.05)
4. BMI and High Systolic Blood Pressure (r = 0.1, p<0.05)
4. BMI and High Systolic Blood Pressure (r = 0.1, p<0.05)
4. BMI and High Systolic Blood Pressure (r = 0.1, p<0.05)
5. High Diastolic Blood Pressure (r = 0.2, p<0.05)
5. High Diastolic Blood Pressure (r = 0.2, p<0.05)
5. High Diastolic Blood Pressure (r = 0.2, p<0.05)
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSION
The study reveals a troubling prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among young adults.
The observed positive correlations between BMI and various risk factors underscore the pressing need for early interventions.
These findings emphasize the importance of focusing on preventive measures and early interventions to combat the escalating burden of CVD within this demographic.
Moving forward, these insights will also serve as a call to action for further research and concerted efforts aimed at averting the burgeoning CVD epidemic among young adults.
The study reveals a troubling prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among young adults.
The study reveals a troubling prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among young adults.
The observed positive correlations between BMI and various risk factors underscore the pressing need for early interventions.
The observed positive correlations between BMI and various risk factors underscore the pressing need for early interventions.
These findings emphasize the importance of focusing on preventive measures and early interventions to combat the escalating burden of CVD within this demographic.
These findings emphasize the importance of focusing on preventive measures and early interventions to combat the escalating burden of CVD within this demographic.
Moving forward, these insights will also serve as a call to action for further research and concerted efforts aimed at averting the burgeoning CVD epidemic among young adults.
Moving forward, these insights will also serve as a call to action for further research and concerted efforts aimed at averting the burgeoning CVD epidemic among young adults.
REFERENCES
REFERENCES
Cardiovascular diseases [Internet]. [cited 2024 Apr 9]. Available from: https://www.who.int/health-topics/cardiovascular-diseases
Cardiovascular diseases [Internet]. [cited 2024 Apr 9]. Available from: https://www.who.int/health-topics/cardiovascular-diseases
Tian F, Chen L, Qian Z (Min), Xia H, Zhang Z, Zhang J, et al. Ranking age-specific modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease and mortality: evidence from a population-based longitudinal study. eClinicalMedicine. 2023 Oct;64:102230.
Tian F, Chen L, Qian Z (Min), Xia H, Zhang Z, Zhang J, et al. Ranking age-specific modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease and mortality: evidence from a population-based longitudinal study. eClinicalMedicine. 2023 Oct;64:102230.
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