Cardiovascular health metrics of 122,788 couples: analysis of a nationwide epidemiological database

Abstract Introduction The American Heart Association suggests that cardiovascular health (CVH) metrics based on established risk factors and behaviors to reduce the morbidity and mortality of cardiovascular disease. Couples share environmental and lifestyle habits, and therefore, there can be an int...

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Published in:European heart journal 2020-11, Vol.41 (Supplement_2)
Main Authors: Itoh, H, Kaneko, H, Kiriyama, H, Kamon, T, Michihata, N, Jo, T, Morita, H, Yasunaga, H, Komuro, I
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract Introduction The American Heart Association suggests that cardiovascular health (CVH) metrics based on established risk factors and behaviors to reduce the morbidity and mortality of cardiovascular disease. Couples share environmental and lifestyle habits, and therefore, there can be an intra-couple correlation of CVH metrics. However, the clinical data on the association of the CVH metrics among couples are limited. Purpose We aimed to explore the intra-couple relationship of the AHA-defined cardiovascular health metrics using a nationwide epidemiological database. Methods This study is a retrospective observational cross-sectional analysis using the health claims database of the Japan Medical Data Center between January 2005 and December 2016. We modified the American Heart Association CVH metrics and defined ideal CVH component as following: 1) nonsmoking, 2) body mass index
ISSN:0195-668X
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DOI:10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.2840