Changes in ideal cardiovascular health among Iranian adolescents: 2007-2008 to 2015-2017.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Assessment of both behavior and factors of health as ideal cardiovascular health (iCVH) in adolescence could contribute to cardiovascular disease prevention in adulthood.

Aims

To explore the changes in the prevalence of iCVH and its components during a decade among Tehranian adolescents.

Methods

The 12-19 years old adolescents were selected from the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study(TLGS). The iCVH score was calculated in the study period 1 (2007-2008; n = 267) and 2 (2015-2017; n = 336). To calculate iCVH, body mass index(BMI), systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP), total cholesterol, fasting plasma glucose (FPG), physical activity, smoking status, and dietary intakes were measured by standard protocols. The changes in iCVH components between the two stu

SUBMITTER: Asghari G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9316362 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature