Cumulative prevalence of risk factors for atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases in Iranian adolescents: IHHP-HHPC

To evaluate the cumulative prevalence of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk factors in a representative sample of Iranian adolescents. The subjects of this cross-sectional study were 1,000 girls and 1,000 boys, ages 11-18 years, selected by multi stage-random cluster sampling from urban and...

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Published in:Jornal de pediatria 2005-11, Vol.81 (6), p.447-453
Main Authors: Kelishadi, Roya, Sadri, Gholamhossein, Tavasoli, Ali Akbar, Kahbazi, Manijeh, Roohafza, Hamid Reza, Sadeghi, Masoumeh, Khosravi, Alireza, Sabet, Babak, Amani, Ahmad, Ansari, Rezvan, Alikhassy, Hassan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Cardiovascular Diseases - etiology
Child
Cross-Sectional Studies
Dyslipidemias - complications
Exercise
Female
Health Promotion
Humans
Iran
Longitudinal Studies
Male
Obesity - complications
Program Development
Risk Factors
Rural Population
Smoking - adverse effects
Urban Population
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Summary:To evaluate the cumulative prevalence of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk factors in a representative sample of Iranian adolescents. The subjects of this cross-sectional study were 1,000 girls and 1,000 boys, ages 11-18 years, selected by multi stage-random cluster sampling from urban and rural areas of three cities in Iran. The prevalence of physical inactivity, dyslipidemia, smoking, high blood pressure and obesity (body mass index >95th percentile) were 66.6, 23.7, 8.7, 5.7 and 2.2%, respectively. Of subjects studied, 79.1% had at least one and 24.6% had two cardiovascular disease risk factors. The prevalence of physical inactivity was significantly lower in boys than girls [53.9 vs. 79.3%, respectively, OR 95%CI, 0.44 (0.39-0.51)]. The prevalence of smoking was higher in boys than girls [13.1 vs. 4.2%, respectively, OR 95%CI, 3.4 (2.4-4.9)]. Considering the high prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors in adolescents, age-appropriate and culturally sensitive interventions for lifestyle change are warranted, so that preventive measures can be taken in a timely manner.
ISSN:0021-7557
DOI:10.2223/JPED.1418