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Document Type : Article In Journal 
Document Title :
Cardiovascular Disease Health Risk Appraisal in King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah
تقييم المخاطر الصحية المواتية للإصابة بأمراض القلب والجهاز الدوري بين منسوبي جامعة الملك عبدالعزيز ، جدة
 
Subject : Original Articles 
Document Language : English 
Abstract : A Health Risk Appraisal program was used in King Abdulaziz University to assess the health status of university staff and employees. The program was accepted by all the paticipants and was a first step in detecting the cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors aiming to modify the negative attitude and practice. Unfavorable habits were reported by the participants: 24.0% were current smokers, 50,0% were ovenveight. and 65.0% consumed a high-fat diet. Moreover, hypertension accounted for 22.0% and diabetes for 9.0%. The men practiced these unfavorable habits more than the women. Flypercholesterolaemia accounted for 9,0% and was significantly related to old age (40 years and over) and smoking habits. The 5-year risk of CVD predicts that 24.0% of men and 9.0% of women are at highest risk to develop CVD in the coming half decade. Health strategies are recommended to decrease the risk of CVD and improve the quality of life. Keywords: Cardiovascular risk-Saudi .  
ISSN : 1319-1004 
Journal Name : Medical Science Journal 
Volume : 7 
Issue Number : 1 
Publishing Year : 1419 AH
1999 AD 
Number Of Pages : 9 
Article Type : Article 
Added Date : Sunday, October 11, 2009 

Researchers

Researcher Name (Arabic)Researcher Name (English)Researcher TypeDr GradeEmail
بهاء أباالخيلBAHAA A. ABALKHAILResearcher  
توفيق الغبرةTAWFIK M. GHABRAHResearcher  
حسين البارHUSSAIN M. S. ALBARResearcher  

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