Prevalence and risk factors for hyperhomocysteinemia: a population-based cross-sectional study from Hunan, China.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Hyperhomocysteinemia is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. We aimed to investigate the prevalence and risk factors for hyperhomocysteinemia, especially modifiable lifestyle factors, such as smoking behaviour and dietary factors.

Design

Population-based cross-sectional study.

Setting

Hunan Province, China PARTICIPANTS: A total of 4012 participants completed the study, between July 2013 and March 2014. The median age is 55 (interquartile range: 45-63) years, with 1644 males (41%) and 2368 females (59%).

Main outcome measures

Homocysteine level were measured by the microplate enzyme immunoassay method. Hyperthomocysteinemia was defined as ≥15 µmol/L. Questionnaire was used to investigate potential risk factors of hyperhomocysteinemi

SUBMITTER: Yang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8650492 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature