Associations between education and ideal cardiovascular health metrics across 36 low- and middle-income countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The relationship between education and cardiovascular health (CVH) metrics in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) remains unclear. This study explores the associations between education and ideal cardiovascular health score (CVHS), as well as seven CVH metrics.

Methods

This cross-sectional study extracted data from the STEPwise approach to surveillance surveys in 36 LMICs between 2010 and 2020. We assessed CVHS using the sum score in seven metrics defined by American Heart Association: (1) ≥ 150 min/week of moderate, or 75 min/week of vigorous activity, or an equivalent combination; (2) BMI < 25 kg/m² for non-Asians (< 23 kg/m² for Asians); (3) fruit and vegetable intake ≥ 4.5 servings per day; (4) nonsmoking; (5) blood pressure < 120/80

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11974039 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature