Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among Asian migrant workers in South Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The burden of non-communicable diseases is rapidly increasing among young adults in middle- and low-income countries. Asian migrant workers continue to be a significant contributor to South Korea's economy; however, their cardiovascular health is neglected. We explored the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among Asian migrant workers in South Korea.

Methods

Cross-sectional survey, anthropometric measurements, blood pressure measurements, and biochemical tests including triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein, total cholesterol, fasting blood sugar, HbA1c, and C-reactive protein levels were conducted in 141 Asian migrant workers in South Korea.

Results

The mean age of the participants was 31.3 (5.6) years. Of the participants,

SUBMITTER: Bhandari P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10332585 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature