Key result
Major CVD risk factors are highly prevalent among young Cameroonian adults, including ~89% physical inactivity.
Why the study?
Prevalence estimates of major cardiovascular disease risk factors needed to be determined in a young adult-aged population living in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Cross-Sectional (n=931)
No
There is a high prevalence of major cardiovascular disease risk factors, such as physical inactivity and poor diet, among young adults in Cameroon, highlighting the need for early preventive interventions.
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Highlights prevention needs in young Cameroonians; leaves open longitudinal and interventional studies before practice change.
Nansseu et al. (2019) conducted a cross-sectional in Cardiovascular disease risk factors (n=931). Major cardiovascular disease risk factors was evaluated on Prevalence of major cardiovascular disease risk factors. Major cardiovascular disease risk factors were highly prevalent among young adults in Cameroon, including physical inactivity (88.9%) and inadequate fruit/vegetable intake (99.0%).
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