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Homeless males show comparable CHD risk to low-socioeconomic peers despite higher smoking and hypertension.
Cross-Sectional (n=713)
Yes
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To understand cardiovascular health in low socioeconomic populations, we analyzed the data from 426 low socioeconomic community-dwelling males and females and 287 homeless males in Philadelphia. Despite higher prevalence of smoking and hypertension, the proportion of homeless participants at increased risk for coronary heart disease was comparable with that of low socioeconomic community-dwelling participants. Among various characteristics, emotional stress was significantly associated with coronary heart disease risk in low socioeconomic community-dwelling participants only, suggestive of a differential psychosocial effect of stress. Our findings suggest that low socioeconomic populations are heterogeneous with respect to their risk factors and needs for interventions.
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Kim et al. (2008) conducted a cross-sectional in Cardiovascular risk / Coronary heart disease risk (n=713). Homelessness and modifiable cardiovascular risk factors (including emotional stress) vs. Low socioeconomic community-dwelling status was evaluated on Increased risk for coronary heart disease. Homeless males (n=287) had comparable coronary heart disease risk to low socioeconomic community-dwelling adults (n=426) despite higher smoking and hypertension prevalence.
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