Publications by authors named "Cornely V"
Background: The prevalence of obesity and its complications is particularly high in the Caribbean. Underestimation of weight status could explain the failure by subjects concerned to adopt behaviours complying with medical recommendations. Little research is available on the role of health professionals in overweight perception.
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- The study aims to examine the prevalence of arterial hypertension and associated cardiovascular risk factors in Saint-Martin, linking these health issues to socio-economic factors like income and education levels.
- Researchers conducted a cross-sectional study involving 400 individuals, revealing a significant correlation between low income and abdominal obesity, as well as education levels and hypertension.
- The findings highlight a strong connection between various cardiovascular risk factors and socio-economic challenges, emphasizing the importance of this data for health program development in the community.