Population
247 preclinical medical students at the International Islamic University of Malaysia Kuantan Campus, mean…
Design
Cross-sectional
Key result
Among 247 preclinical medical students, 13.4% had elevated 30-year cardiovascular disease risk scores, which were significantly associated with increasing age, male gender, smoking, higher BMI, and higher systolic blood pressure.
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Supports targeted CVD risk screening in young adults; leaves open whether knowledge alone reduces long-term risk in medical trainees.
Cross-Sectional (n=247)
No
Despite having good knowledge and attitudes regarding cardiovascular disease, a significant proportion of young medical students exhibit elevated cardiovascular risk factors, including abnormal BMI, central obesity, and abnormal blood glucose.
Shalihin et al. (2022) conducted a cross-sectional in Cardiovascular disease risk (n=247). Sociodemographic and lifestyle risk factors vs. Students without risk factors was evaluated on Elevated 30-year cardiovascular disease risk score. Among 247 preclinical medical students, 13.4% had elevated 30-year cardiovascular disease risk scores, which were significantly associated with increasing age, male gender, smoking, higher BMI, and higher systolic blood pressure.
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