Some risk factors of ischaemic heart disease in the Prague male population.
In a representative sample of men aged 50-54 years (N = 400), the frequency and distribution of individual risk factors of ischaemic heart disease were established. In 10.3% (41 persons) no risk factor was present, whereas 36.9% (147 persons) exhibited 3-7 risk factors each. With the number of risk factors, the prevalence of ischaemic heart disease and the incidence of exercise coronary insufficiency rose statistically significantly during a 3-year follow-up period. The most frequent risk factors appear to be low physical activity, excess cigarette consumption, and body overwieght.
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001794:Blood Pressure; D002641:Chicago; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D003604:Czechoslovakia; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006937:Hypercholesterolemia / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000209:etiology; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications; D005082:Physical Exertion; D012306:Risk; D012494:Sampling Studies; D012737:Sex Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000150:complications