Key result
Over one-third (35.9%) of university students had at least one cardiovascular risk factor, with smoking being the most common (20.6%), and at-risk students reported higher rates of fast food consumption.
Why the study?
Starting from early ages, lifestyle habits such as lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating, and inappropriate drug use increase cardiovascular and metabolic risks.
Population
770 undergraduate students
Comparison
Students with vs without cardiovascular risk factors
Design
Cross-sectional survey study
Authors
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Cardiovascular risk factors remain common in primary care; this cross-sectional snapshot is hypothesis-generating and leaves causal links to lifestyle open for prospective study.
Cross-Sectional (n=770)
Yes
Over one-third of university students have at least one cardiovascular risk factor, highlighting the need for early lifestyle interventions in young adults.
Aydın et al. (2021) conducted a cross-sectional in Cardiovascular risk factors (n=770). Unhealthy lifestyle habits vs. Healthy lifestyle habits was evaluated on Presence of at least one cardiovascular risk factor (CV+). Over one-third (35.9%) of university students had at least one cardiovascular risk factor, with smoking being the most common (20.6%), and at-risk students reported higher rates of fast food consumption.