Key result
In a meta-analysis of 38,271 adults from Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia, the pooled prevalence of hypertension was 19.54%, hypercholesterolemia 26.45%, and smoking in men 37.60%.
Why the study?
Reliable and locally representative epidemiological data on cardiovascular risk factors was needed to tailor non-communicable disease control strategies in three Latin American countries.
Population
38,271 individuals aged over 18 years in Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia across 29 studies
Design
Systematic review with meta-analysis of descriptive and cross-sectional studies
Authors
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High CV risk factor prevalence in Andean adults supports targeted local prevention; leaves open questions on trends and intervention impact.
Meta-Analysis (n=38,271)
Yes
The pooled prevalence of major cardiovascular risk factors in Andean countries is high, highlighting the need for local non-communicable disease control strategies.
Moreira et al. (2019) conducted a meta-analysis in Cardiovascular risk factors (n=38,271). Cardiovascular risk factors was evaluated on Pooled prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors. In a meta-analysis of 38,271 adults from Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia, the pooled prevalence of hypertension was 19.54%, hypercholesterolemia 26.45%, and smoking in men 37.60%.
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