Urban Densification and 12-Year Changes in Cardiovascular Risk Markers.

ABSTRACT: Background Population densities of many cities are increasing rapidly, with the potential for impacts on cardiovascular health. This longitudinal study examined the potential impact of population-density increases in urban areas (urban densification) on cardiovascular risk markers among Australian adults. Methods and Results Data were from the Australian Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle Study, in which adult participants' cardiovascular risk markers were collected in 3 waves (in 1999-2000, 2004-2005, and 2011-2012). We included 2354 participants with a mean age of 51 years at baseline who did not change their residence during the study period. Outcomes were 12-year changes in waist circumference, weight, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, fasting and 2-hour postload plasma glucose, high

SUBMITTER: Chandrabose M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6761653 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature