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Document Type : Article In Journal 
Document Title :
Cardiovascular Disease Health Risk Appraisal in King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah
Cardiovascular Disease Health Risk Appraisal in King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah
 
Subject : Community Medicine 
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 participants 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 overweight, and 65.00/0 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. Hypercholesterolaemia accounted for 9.00/0 and was significantly related to old age (40 years and over) and smoking habits. The 5-year risk of CVD predicts that 24.00/0 of men and 9.00/0 of women are at highest risk to develop CYD in the coming half decade. Health strategies are recommended to decrease the risk of CVD and improve the quality of life 
ISSN : 1319-1004 
Journal Name : Medical Science Journal 
Volume : 7 
Issue Number : 1 
Publishing Year : 1419 AH
1998 AD 
Article Type : Article 
Added Date : Thursday, April 19, 2012 

Researchers

Researcher Name (Arabic)Researcher Name (English)Researcher TypeDr GradeEmail
بهاء أباالخيلAbalkhail, Bahaa InvestigatorDoctorate 
توفيق غبرهGhabrah, Tawfik ResearcherDoctorate 
حسين البارAl-Bar, Hussain ResearcherDoctorate 

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