Key result
Residence in Luxembourg was associated with a significantly higher mean Cardiovascular Health Score (4.2 vs 3.8) compared to Central New York, primarily driven by better lifestyle metrics including body mass index, physical activity, and diet.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,818)
Yes
Mean Difference: 0.38
Absolute Event Rate: 4.2% vs 3.8%
p-value: p=<0.001
Cardiovascular health, as measured by the AHA's 7 metrics, was higher in the Luxembourg cohort compared to the Central New York cohort, driven largely by better lifestyle behaviors including BMI, smoking, physical activity, and diet.
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US-Europe CVH metric differences observed in limited cohorts; leaves open whether lifestyle or systemic factors explain disparities.
Crichton et al. (2014) conducted a cross-sectional in Cardiovascular health (n=1,818). Residence in Luxembourg (ORISCAV-LUX) vs. Residence in Central New York (MSLS) was evaluated on Total Cardiovascular Health Score (CHS) (MD 0.38, p=<0.001). Residence in Luxembourg was associated with a significantly higher mean Cardiovascular Health Score (4.2 vs 3.8) compared to Central New York, primarily driven by better lifestyle metrics including body mass index, physical activity, and diet.
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