Key result
Smoking, higher BMI, and occupational role are linked to higher SCORE2 cardiovascular risk in workers.
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This study sought to evaluate cardiovascular risk across different occupational groups using SCORE2 among healthy workers undergoing occupational surveillance.
Cross-Sectional (n=5,956)
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SCORE2 cardiovascular risk stratification in occupational surveillance identified higher risk among smokers, those with higher BMI, and technical/logistics or municipal police staff, supporting targeted workplace prevention.
Objective: To evaluate cardiovascular (CV) risk across occupational groups using SCORE2 in healthy workers undergoing occupational surveillance. Methods: A cross-sectional study included 5,956 workers aged ≥40 years undergoing occupational examinations in Northeast Italy (2023–2025). CV risk was estimated using SCORE2. Associations with demographic, lifestyle, and occupational variables were assessed using nonparametric tests and multivariable regression. Results: Most workers had low CV risk (83.3%). Higher SCORE2 was associated with smoking (β = 1.40, 95% CI 1.07–1.74), higher BMI (β = 0.11 per kg/m², p<0.001), and occupational role. Technical/logistics staff and municipal police officers had the highest estimates, whereas administrative and healthcare workers had lower scores. Night-shift work was not associated with CV risk (β = −0.07, 95% CI −0.17; 0.04). Conclusions: SCORE2 may support CV risk stratification and targeted prevention in occupational health.
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Sansone et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Cardiovascular risk in healthy healthcare and public service workers (n=5,956). Demographic, lifestyle, and occupational risk factors (smoking, BMI, occupational role, night-shift work) was evaluated on Cardiovascular risk estimated using SCORE2 (β = 1.40 (for smoking), 95% CI 1.07-1.74, p=<0.001 (for BMI)). Smoking, higher BMI, and occupational role were associated with higher SCORE2 cardiovascular risk in healthy workers.
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