Background: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of premature mortality of women and men in Slovak republic.
The Aim: The occurrence and mean values of major CVD risk factors were assessed in a population of 2480 Bratislava citizens (2/3 of them were women) interested in health promotion and primary CVD prevention activities in Community Health Promotion Center.
Methods: Major CVD risk factors were assessed, using standard methods, and criteria, in accordance with the guidelines of European and national medical societies.