Key result
Female gender was associated with higher central obesity (61% vs 35%), while male gender was associated with higher prevalence of hypertension, triglycerides, and low HDL (P=0.0001).
Why the study?
The study was conducted to determine the prevalence of modifiable cardiovascular risk factors in adults less than 40 years of age.
Population
263 adults less than 40 years of age at University of Sindh, Jamshoro
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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Gender differences in central obesity and dyslipidemia should not yet change practice; leaves open prospective validation of sex-specific risks.
Cross-Sectional (n=263)
No
A high proportion (76%) of young adults under 40 years of age without known CVD have at least one modifiable cardiovascular risk factor, highlighting the need for early screening and prevention.
Laghari et al. (2022) conducted a cross-sectional in Cardiovascular risk factors (n=263). Female gender vs. Male gender was evaluated on Prevalence of modifiable cardiovascular risk factors. Female gender was associated with higher central obesity (61% vs 35%), while male gender was associated with higher prevalence of hypertension, triglycerides, and low HDL (P=0.0001).
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