Cardiovascular Risk

Studies from University of Zagreb have provided new data on cardiovascular risk

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, June 22nd, 2009

According to recent research from Zagreb, Croatia, "The objective of this study was to investigate regional gradient of a synthetic cardiovascular burden (CVRB) in Croatia. Analysis was based on a multistage stratified sample representative of general adult population in six regions of Croatia (Croatian Adult Health Survey)."

"Synthetic CVRB was defined by incidents (heart attack, stroke), blood pressure, overweight/obesity (BMI, waist circumference), and risky behaviours (smoking, physical inactivity, high alcohol consumption, inadequate nutrition). Total CVRB in Croatia was 44.7% for men and 50.3% for women. Combining both high and moderate CVRB, men were found to be...

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Source: Obesity and Diabetes Week (2009-06-22)

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