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January 1, 2022International journal of exercise scienceOpen Access

A high prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors was found among college students, with 108 of 148 participants having at least two risk factors.

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Why the study?

The study was designed to evaluate cardiovascular risk factors, nutritional habits, and social choices among college students and examine how these choices relate to cardiovascular health.

Population

148 college students

Design

Descriptive cross-sectional study

Key result

A high prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors was found among college students, with 108 of 148 participants having at least two risk factors.

Authors

DTDieu-My T. TranASAngela Silvestri-Elmore

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Overview

Should not yet change campus screening practice; leaves open whether clustered student risk factors predict later CVD events.

Study Design

Type

Cross-Sectional (n=148)

Multicenter

No

Structured PICO

P
Population
148 college students aged 18 to 39 without known cardiovascular disease were assessed for cardiovascular risk factors and lifestyle choices.
O
Outcome
Prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factorssurrogate

A significant proportion of college students exhibit multiple cardiovascular risk factors, highlighting the need for early preventive interventions in this population.

Limitations

  • Convenience sample from one university limits generalizability
  • Reliance on self-reported survey tools lacking reliability and validity testing in college students
  • Did not assess stimulant medications or beverages that may potentially increase blood pressure
  • Did not consider the role of stress on CVD risks
  • Did not perform a 24-hour dietary recall or use a validated tool for physical activity

Cite This Study

Tran et al. (2022) conducted a cross-sectional in Cardiovascular disease risk factors (n=148). Lifestyle choices (diet, alcohol, smoking, physical activity) was evaluated on Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors. A high prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors was found among college students, with 108 of 148 participants having at least two risk factors.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7ee25c084666b5350d2ff9https://doi.org/10.70252/ywov6377
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