Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in Angolan Adults: A Descriptive Analysis from CardioBengo, a Community-Based Survey

Joint Authors

Pedro, João M.
Brito, Miguel
Barros, Henrique

Source

International Journal of Hypertension

Issue

Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-6, 6 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2018-09-06

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

6

Main Subjects

Diseases
Medicine

Abstract EN

From a community-based survey conducted in Angola, 468 individuals aged 40 to 64 years and not using drug therapy were evaluated according to the World Health Organisation STEPwise Approach to Chronic Disease Risk Factor Surveillance.

Using data from tobacco use, blood pressure, blood glucose, and total cholesterol levels, we estimated the 10-year risk of a fatal or nonfatal major cardiovascular event and computed the proportion of untreated participants eligible for pharmacological treatment according to clinical values alone and total cardiovascular risk.

The large majority of participants were classified as having a low (<10%) 10-year cardiovascular risk (87.6%), with only 4.5% having a high (≥ 20%) cardiovascular risk.

If we consider the single criteria for hypertension, 48.7% of the population should be considered for treatment.

This value decreases to 22.0% if we apply the risk prediction chart.

The use of hypoglycaemic drugs does not present any differences (19.0% in both situations).

The use of lipid-lowering drugs (3.8%) is only recommended by the risk prediction chart.

This study reveals the need of integrated approaches for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders in this population.

Risk prediction charts can be used as a way to promote a better use of limited resources.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Pedro, João M.& Brito, Miguel& Barros, Henrique. 2018. Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in Angolan Adults: A Descriptive Analysis from CardioBengo, a Community-Based Survey. International Journal of Hypertension،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1173112

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Pedro, João M.…[et al.]. Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in Angolan Adults: A Descriptive Analysis from CardioBengo, a Community-Based Survey. International Journal of Hypertension No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1173112

American Medical Association (AMA)

Pedro, João M.& Brito, Miguel& Barros, Henrique. Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in Angolan Adults: A Descriptive Analysis from CardioBengo, a Community-Based Survey. International Journal of Hypertension. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1173112

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-1173112