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Cardiovascular risk factors among Polish employees of uniformed services.
Int J Occup Med Environ Health
November 2023
Medical University of Gdansk, Gdańsk, Poland (Intercollegiate University Centre for Cardiology Fahrenheit Universities, Department of Family Medicine).
Article Synopsis
- Employees of uniformed services (EoUS) were found to have significantly higher cardiovascular risk factors compared to controls, including blood pressure, cholesterol, and BMI.
- A study conducted in Gdańsk, Poland, involving 1138 EoUS and 263 controls revealed that EoUS had more instances of high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol levels, and a higher percentage of smokers, particularly in younger ages.
- The calculated ten-year risk of fatal cardiovascular events was also higher in the EoUS group, indicating a greater overall risk for cardiovascular issues among this population.