Endocrinology & Metabolic Syndrome
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-1017
ISSN: 2161-1017
Rajaa Msaad
Morocco
Research Article
Current Risk Factors of Ischemic Cardiovascular Diseases Estimated in a Representative Population of Casablanca
Author(s): Karima Mohtadi, Rajaa Msaad, Rajaa Essadik, Halima Lebrazi, Anass Kettani, Hassan Taki and Rachid SaileKarima Mohtadi, Rajaa Msaad, Rajaa Essadik, Halima Lebrazi, Anass Kettani, Hassan Taki and Rachid Saile
Background: Cardiovascular diseases have been the leading cause for mortality in the last decades. Controlling the modifiable cardiovascular risk factors may reduce mortality due to them. In this context, we tried to identify some of these cardiovascular risk factors in representative population of Casablanca.
Methods: Our study concerned 609 subjects (363 women and 246 men) that were aged from 18 to 65 years old. The analyses were based on data from a lifestyle questionnaire with sociodemographic characteristics, medical history and lifestyle factors such as physical activity and smoking. We also assessed Anthropometric measurements and biochemical. Then, our population was subdivided into 3 groups according to their Body Mass Index: Obese, overweight and a normal group.
Results: The analysis showed that the mean-.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-1017.1000284