Sex disparities in cardiovascular health metrics among rural-dwelling older adults in China: a population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cardiovascular health (CVH) metrics among Chinese older adults are poorly understood. We investigated sex disparities in CVH metrics and their management among rural-dwelling older adults in China.

Methods

This community-based study included 5026 participants (age ≥ 65 years; 57.2% women) in the baseline survey of a multimodal intervention study in rural China. In March-September 2018, data were collected through face-to-face interviews, clinical examinations, and laboratory tests. We defined six CVH metrics (three behavioral factors-smoking, body mass index, and physical activity; three biological factors-blood pressure, total cholesterol, and blood glucose) following the modified American Heart Association's recommendations. We performed descriptive analysis sep

SUBMITTER: Han X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7934439 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature