Why the study?
Are sedentary lifestyle and modifiable risk factors associated with elevated Framingham risk scores in the Saudi population?
Are sedentary lifestyle and modifiable risk factors associated with elevated Framingham risk scores in the Saudi population?
Modifiable risk factors such as low physical activity and central obesity are associated with elevated cardiovascular risk in the Saudi population, highlighting the need for primary prevention.
Elevated FRS prevalence signals high CVD burden in Saudi adults, especially women >50; leaves open whether modifying risk factors lowers scores.
A significant percentage of Saudi population revealed FRS ≥10. Females beyond the age of 50 were found to have a higher prevalence for CVD risk compared with males of the same age group. Modifiable risk factors like low physical activity, prolonged sitting time and central obesity have strong implications for primary prevention and management services that can change the risk profile of the Saudi population.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
AlQuaiz et al. (2019) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context:
More on Women and heart diseaseMore from BMC Cardiovascular Disorders