Assessment of cardiovascular risk factors and effect of lifestyle in individuals without cardiovascular disease, diabetes or chronic kidney disease.

ABSTRACT: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) are the leading cause of death globally and often go undetected. Modifiable risk factors for CVD include diet and physical activity. This study aimed to evaluate the health status of Polish patients without a prior diagnosis of CVD, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease (CKD), focusing on healthy dietary choices, dietary harm avoidance, daily routine, organized physical exercise, and social and mental balance (HLPCQ). The multicenter study involved patients without previous CVD, CKD, or diabetes, analyzing anthropometric measurements, blood pressure, heart rate, and laboratory test results. Participants also completed the HLPCQ questionnaire. The study included 836 patients, with a mean age of 48 ± 9.3 years. On the SCORE2 risk analysis, 173 (20.6%) met the crite

SUBMITTER: Babicki M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12009300 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature