Geographical variations in cardiovascular health in China: A nationwide population-based survey of 74,726 adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in China. The aim of this study was to evaluate the levels of cardiovascular health among Chinese adults and to understand the geographic pattern of cardiovascular health.

Methods

In 2015, a total of 74,726 respondents aged ≥ 20 years with no history of cardiovascular disease were randomly sampled from 298 counties/districts of 31 provinces in mainland China and were interviewed. Seven metrics, including smoking, body mass index, physical activity, diet, total cholesterol, blood pressure, and fasting glucose, were determined. Ideal cardiovascular health was defined as the simultaneous presence of all metrics at the ideal level. A score ranging from 0 to 14 was calculated as the sum of all seven metrics for each

SUBMITTER: Zhang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8315622 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature