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Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors

Study findings on cardiovascular disease risk factors are outlined in reports from Mahidol University, Faculty of Public Health

Published in Hematology Week, April 12th, 2010

Scientists discuss in 'The optimal cut-off points of body mass index which reflect the risk factors of cardiovascular disease in the urban Thai male population' new findings in cardiovascular disease. According to recent research from Bangkok, Thailand, "To examine the optimal cut-off points of body mass index (BMI) which reflect the risk-level of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in urban Thai males. A cross-sectional research was conducted on Thai males, aged 35-50 who worked and lived in Bangkok."

"Four hundred and thirteen government officers were selected for blood pressure, weight and height measurements. BMI were calculated and blood samples were...

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