Association of lifestyle with valvular heart disease progression and life expectancy among elderly people from different socioeconomic backgrounds.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Current cardiovascular prevention strategies are based on studies that seldom include valvular heart disease (VHD). The role of modifiable lifestyle factors on VHD progression and life expectancy among the elderly with different socioeconomic statuses (SES) remains unknown.

Methods

This cohort study included 164,775 UK Biobank participants aged 60 years and older. Lifestyle was determined using a five-factor scoring system covering smoking status, obesity, physical activity, diet, and sleep patterns. Based on this score, participants were then classified into "poor," "moderate," or "ideal" lifestyle groups. SES was classified as high or low based on the Townsend Deprivation Index. The association of lifestyle with major VHD progression was evaluated using a multis

SUBMITTER: Wei Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11378404 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature