A G Plisyuk, Ia A Orlova, E I Zimakova, Yu L Begrambekova, E S Krasilnikova, I S Daudov, S E Evlampiev, O M Nesuk, A G Armaganov, Zh A Akopian, A A Kamalov
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Abstract
Objective: To assess the prevalence of risk factors of cardiovascular disease (CV RF) development and awareness of them among young people studing at University.
Material and methods: Сross-sectional study study included 1182 young men and women studying at Lomonosov Moscow State University (age 18-44 years), with no history of chronic non-infectious diseases, who underwent a screening in April-June 2022. All participants filled out the standard "Questionnaire for citizens under the age of 65 years to identify chronic non-communicable diseases, risk factors for their development, and the use of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances without prescription", a specially designed questionnaire on socio-demographic characteristics and risk factors for CVD development, and a questionnaire on nighttime sleep status. Results. In young men, the most common FRs were low fruit and vegetable intake (46.8%). Sleep disturbances were reported by 28.8% of men and 34.5% of women. Low physical activity was present in 1 in 5 young people. Obesity was found in 5.0% of the study participants. Young women in general showed greater awareness of CV RF. The most frequent factor mentioned in the questionnaire was smoking. More than 60% of respondents mentioned low physical activity and nutritional factors , while obesity and overweight were mentioned by only 16% of respondents.More CV RFs were named by natural science students, and more smokers were identified among them.
Conclusion: The obtained data allow us to speak about the high prevalence of behavioral CV RFs and insufficient awareness of their adverse health effects in young people, even with a high level of education. The effectiveness of preventive measures can be largely determined by their precise targeting. Raising awareness of the need for greater consumption of fruits and vegetables, sleep norms, the dangers of arterial hypertension, hypodynamia and obesity, in our opinion, is an important component of preventive work among students in universities.
期刊介绍:
“Kardiologiya” (Cardiology) is a monthly scientific, peer-reviewed journal committed to both basic cardiovascular medicine and practical aspects of cardiology.
As the leader in its field, “Kardiologiya” provides original coverage of recent progress in cardiovascular medicine. We publish state-of-the-art articles integrating clinical and research activities in the fields of basic cardiovascular science and clinical cardiology, with a focus on emerging issues in cardiovascular disease. Our target audience spans a diversity of health care professionals and medical researchers working in cardiovascular medicine and related fields.
The principal language of the Journal is Russian, an additional language – English (title, authors’ information, abstract, keywords).
“Kardiologiya” is a peer-reviewed scientific journal. All articles are reviewed by scientists, who gained high international prestige in cardiovascular science and clinical cardiology. The Journal is currently cited and indexed in major Abstracting & Indexing databases: Web of Science, Medline and Scopus.
The Journal''s primary objectives
Contribute to raising the professional level of medical researchers, physicians and academic teachers.
Present the results of current research and clinical observations, explore the effectiveness of drug and non-drug treatments of heart disease, inform about new diagnostic techniques; discuss current trends and new advancements in clinical cardiology, contribute to continuing medical education, inform readers about results of Russian and international scientific forums;
Further improve the general quality of reviewing and editing of manuscripts submitted for publication;
Provide the widest possible dissemination of the published articles, among the global scientific community;
Extend distribution and indexing of scientific publications in major Abstracting & Indexing databases.