Key result
Over 8.76 years, diabetes prevalence increased from 24% to 35% in men and 31% to 42% in women, with similar upward trends for hypertension, central obesity, and CKD among older Iranian adults.
Population
1,490 adults aged ≥60 years (733 women) from Iran
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
median 8.76 years
Authors
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Rising cardiometabolic risks in older Iranians warrant monitoring; leaves open sex-specific prevention trials in aging populations.
Cohort (n=1,490)
Despite improvements in lipid profiles, the prevalence of major cardiovascular risk factors such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity is increasing among older adults in Iran, highlighting a need for improved risk factor management.
Eslami et al. (2017) conducted a cohort in Cardiovascular disease risk factors (n=1,490). Time (2002-2014) vs. Baseline (2002-2005) was evaluated on Trend of cardiovascular disease risk factors. Over 8.76 years, diabetes prevalence increased from 24% to 35% in men and 31% to 42% in women, with similar upward trends for hypertension, central obesity, and CKD among older Iranian adults.
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