Overview of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Adults in São Paulo, Brazil: Prevalence and Associated Factors in 2008 and 2015

Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the main cause of morbidity and mortality in Brazil. Objective To provide population-based data on prevalence and factors associated with CVD risk factors. Methods Individuals aged ≥20 years from two editions of the cross-sectional Health Survey...

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Published in:International journal of cardiovascular sciences 2022-03, Vol.35 (2), p.230-242
Main Authors: Pereira, Jaqueline L., de Castro, Michelle A, Leite, Jean M. R. S., Rogero, Marcelo M., Sarti, Flavia M., César, Chester Luís Galvão, Goldbaum, Moisés, Fisberg, Regina M.
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Language:eng ; por
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CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS
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Summary:Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the main cause of morbidity and mortality in Brazil. Objective To provide population-based data on prevalence and factors associated with CVD risk factors. Methods Individuals aged ≥20 years from two editions of the cross-sectional Health Survey of São Paulo focusing on Nutrition (ISA-Nutrition), performed in Sao Paulo city in 2008 (n=590) and 2015 (n=610), were evaluated for: obesity, central obesity, waist/height ratio, high blood pressure (HBP), dyslipidemia, diabetes, and number of CVD risk factors ≥3. Prevalence was estimated according to complex survey procedures. Factors associated with cardiovascular risk factors were assessed using logistic regression, with statistical significance of p
ISSN:2359-4802
2359-5647
2359-5647
DOI:10.36660/ijcs.20210076