Analysis shows high correlation between socio-economic status and cardiovascular disease risk factors in Italy, suggesting targeted interventions are needed.
Key Points
This research examines the relationship between the Deprivation Index and cardiovascular disease risk factors in Italy.
Analyzed data from two national health surveys (1998–2002 and 2008–2012) in Italy.
Evaluated participants aged 35–74 years from the CUORE Project.
Calculated the Deprivation Index based on education, unemployment, housing, family structure, and overcrowding.
Estimated the 10-year risk of CVDs using CUORE Project risk score.
Increased CVD risk observed in the most deprived population quintiles.
Significant associations found between deprivation and obesity, diabetes, and hypertension.
Sedentary lifestyle prevalence was higher among those in deprived quintiles.