Risk factor investigation for cardiovascular health through WHO STEPS approach in Ardabil, Iran

H Sadeghi-Bazargani1,2, H Jafarzadeh3, M Fallah4, S Hekmat3, J Bashiri3, GH Hosseingolizadeh3, MS Soltanmohammadzadeh3, A Mortezazadeh3, A Shaker3, M Danehzan3, A Zohouri3, O Khosravi3, R Nasimidoust3, N Malekpour3, E Kharazmi4, M Babaei3, M Nadirmohammadi3, H Mashhadi-Abdollahi51Neuroscience Resear...

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Main Authors: Mashadi-Abdollahi H, Sadeghi-bazargani, Jafarzadeh, Ardabil health network officers, Hekmat
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Published: Dove Medical Press 2011-07-01
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spelling doaj-16b0690aa20e474288732068abc36b952020-11-25T00:35:57ZengDove Medical PressVascular Health and Risk Management1178-20482011-07-01Volume 74174247844Risk factor investigation for cardiovascular health through WHO STEPS approach in Ardabil, IranMashadi-Abdollahi HSadeghi-bazarganiJafarzadehArdabil health network officersHekmatH Sadeghi-Bazargani1,2, H Jafarzadeh3, M Fallah4, S Hekmat3, J Bashiri3, GH Hosseingolizadeh3, MS Soltanmohammadzadeh3, A Mortezazadeh3, A Shaker3, M Danehzan3, A Zohouri3, O Khosravi3, R Nasimidoust3, N Malekpour3, E Kharazmi4, M Babaei3, M Nadirmohammadi3, H Mashhadi-Abdollahi51Neuroscience Research Center, 2Statistics and Epidemiology Department, Faculty of Health and Nutrition, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; 3Public Health Department, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran; 4Tampere School of Public Health, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland; 5National Public Health Management Center (NPMC), Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IranObjectives: Reliable evidence is the keystone for any noncommunicable disease (NCD) prevention plan to be initiated. In this study we carried out a risk factor investigation based on the WHO Stepwise approach to Surveillance (STEPS).Methods: The study was conducted out on 1000 adults between 15 and 64 years of age living in Ardabil province, north-west Iran during 2006, based on the WHO STEPS approach to surveillance of risk factors for NCD. At this stage only the first and second steps were carried out. Data were collected through standard questionnaires and methods analyzed using STATA version 8 statistical software package.Results: 29.0% of men and 2.6% of women were current daily tobacco smokers. The mean number of manufactured cigarettes smoked per day was 18.9 among current daily smokers. Smoking was most prevalent among men of low-income families and those of lower education. The mean body mass index (BMI) was 26.6 kg/m2, and was significantly correlated with systolic blood pressure. 58.9% were overweight or obese; 18.0% had raised blood pressure and 3.7% had isolated systolic hypertension. The mean number of servings of fruit consumed per day was 1.1; 33.1% had low levels of activity. Combined risk factor analysis showed that 4.1% of participants were in the low-risk group (up to 5.1% among men and 3.2% among women). Those in the high-risk group comprised 25.6% in the 25- to 44-year age group and 49.7% in the 45- to 64-year age group. Mean BMI increased by age in both sexes at least at the first three decades of adult life.Conclusion: Based on observed status of risk for cardiovascular health, burden of cardiovascular diseases is expected to increase if an effective prevention strategy is not undertaken.Keywords: cardiovascular health, noncommunicable diseases, WHO STEPS, smoking, obesity, physical activityhttps://www.dovepress.com/risk-factor-investigation-for-cardiovascular-health-through-who-steps--peer-reviewed-article-VHRMcardio-vascular healthNoncoomunicable diseasesWHO STEPSSmokingObesityPhysical activity
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author Mashadi-Abdollahi H
Sadeghi-bazargani
Jafarzadeh
Ardabil health network officers
Hekmat
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Sadeghi-bazargani
Jafarzadeh
Ardabil health network officers
Hekmat
Risk factor investigation for cardiovascular health through WHO STEPS approach in Ardabil, Iran
Vascular Health and Risk Management
cardio-vascular health
Noncoomunicable diseases
WHO STEPS
Smoking
Obesity
Physical activity
author_facet Mashadi-Abdollahi H
Sadeghi-bazargani
Jafarzadeh
Ardabil health network officers
Hekmat
author_sort Mashadi-Abdollahi H
title Risk factor investigation for cardiovascular health through WHO STEPS approach in Ardabil, Iran
title_short Risk factor investigation for cardiovascular health through WHO STEPS approach in Ardabil, Iran
title_full Risk factor investigation for cardiovascular health through WHO STEPS approach in Ardabil, Iran
title_fullStr Risk factor investigation for cardiovascular health through WHO STEPS approach in Ardabil, Iran
title_full_unstemmed Risk factor investigation for cardiovascular health through WHO STEPS approach in Ardabil, Iran
title_sort risk factor investigation for cardiovascular health through who steps approach in ardabil, iran
publisher Dove Medical Press
series Vascular Health and Risk Management
issn 1178-2048
publishDate 2011-07-01
description H Sadeghi-Bazargani1,2, H Jafarzadeh3, M Fallah4, S Hekmat3, J Bashiri3, GH Hosseingolizadeh3, MS Soltanmohammadzadeh3, A Mortezazadeh3, A Shaker3, M Danehzan3, A Zohouri3, O Khosravi3, R Nasimidoust3, N Malekpour3, E Kharazmi4, M Babaei3, M Nadirmohammadi3, H Mashhadi-Abdollahi51Neuroscience Research Center, 2Statistics and Epidemiology Department, Faculty of Health and Nutrition, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; 3Public Health Department, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran; 4Tampere School of Public Health, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland; 5National Public Health Management Center (NPMC), Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IranObjectives: Reliable evidence is the keystone for any noncommunicable disease (NCD) prevention plan to be initiated. In this study we carried out a risk factor investigation based on the WHO Stepwise approach to Surveillance (STEPS).Methods: The study was conducted out on 1000 adults between 15 and 64 years of age living in Ardabil province, north-west Iran during 2006, based on the WHO STEPS approach to surveillance of risk factors for NCD. At this stage only the first and second steps were carried out. Data were collected through standard questionnaires and methods analyzed using STATA version 8 statistical software package.Results: 29.0% of men and 2.6% of women were current daily tobacco smokers. The mean number of manufactured cigarettes smoked per day was 18.9 among current daily smokers. Smoking was most prevalent among men of low-income families and those of lower education. The mean body mass index (BMI) was 26.6 kg/m2, and was significantly correlated with systolic blood pressure. 58.9% were overweight or obese; 18.0% had raised blood pressure and 3.7% had isolated systolic hypertension. The mean number of servings of fruit consumed per day was 1.1; 33.1% had low levels of activity. Combined risk factor analysis showed that 4.1% of participants were in the low-risk group (up to 5.1% among men and 3.2% among women). Those in the high-risk group comprised 25.6% in the 25- to 44-year age group and 49.7% in the 45- to 64-year age group. Mean BMI increased by age in both sexes at least at the first three decades of adult life.Conclusion: Based on observed status of risk for cardiovascular health, burden of cardiovascular diseases is expected to increase if an effective prevention strategy is not undertaken.Keywords: cardiovascular health, noncommunicable diseases, WHO STEPS, smoking, obesity, physical activity
topic cardio-vascular health
Noncoomunicable diseases
WHO STEPS
Smoking
Obesity
Physical activity
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