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Abstract: P1347 LIPID DISORDERS AND OTHER RISK FACTORS IN ELDERLY MEN OF TALLINN, ESTONIA (2002-2004)
Poster - EPIDEMIOLOGY OF CVD - Special Populations (Youth, Elderly, Ethnicity) Abstract: P1347 Citation: Atherosclerosis Supplement 2009, Vol. 10, Issue 2
LIPID DISORDERS AND OTHER RISK FACTORS IN ELDERLY MEN OF TALLINN, ESTONIA (2002-2004) J Abina, M Saava, P Laane, L Tchaiko Department of Preventive Cardiology, Estonian Institute of Cardiology, Tallinn Objectives: A random sample of men of Tallinn aged 65-74 (n=244) was examined to investigate prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors and to assess lipid disorders by the EAS classifications of hyperlipidaemia Methods: The screening procedure included SBP, DBP, height and weight measurements, BMI and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) calculations. The lipid profile was assessed by total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) mean values as well as by the EAS classifications of hyperlipidaemia. The nutrition structure was investigated by means of the 24-h recall method. Results: Arterial hypertension (BP>140/90 mm Hg) and hypercholesterolaemia was found in 71.3 and 75.6% of men; 16,2 and 9.4% of men had elevated TG and low HDLC values. 53.3% of men were overweight (BMI>27 kg/m2), and 24.6% had obesity (BMI>30 kg/m2). According to the EAS classification only 22.0% of men had normal TC and TG levels; 46.2% of men belonged to group A. The percentage of men belonging to group B was 13.9. Isolated hypertriglyceridaemia was observed very seldom - 2.1%. The prevalence of mixed forms (D+E) was 15.5%. Correlation between nutrition and above-mentioned parameters found significant associations for weight, BMI, waist circumference; alcohol consumption was correlated with TG (p<0.01). HDLC and TG had significant negative associations to BMI, weight, height, waist and hip measures. Conclusion: Only 1/3 of the male population aged 65-74 have optimal BP. 76% of elderly men have elevated lipid values; 15% of them (groups D+E) are probably in need of pharmacological treatment. Funding: The study was supported from the Ministry of Science and Education of Estonia.
LIPID DISORDERS AND OTHER RISK FACTORS IN ELDERLY MEN OF TALLINN, ESTONIA (2002-2004) J Abina, M Saava, P Laane, L Tchaiko Department of Preventive Cardiology, Estonian Institute of Cardiology, Tallinn Objectives: A random sample of men of Tallinn aged 65-74 (n=244) was examined to investigate prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors and to assess lipid disorders by the EAS classifications of hyperlipidaemia Methods: The screening procedure included SBP, DBP, height and weight measurements, BMI and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) calculations. The lipid profile was assessed by total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) mean values as well as by the EAS classifications of hyperlipidaemia. The nutrition structure was investigated by means of the 24-h recall method. Results: Arterial hypertension (BP>140/90 mm Hg) and hypercholesterolaemia was found in 71.3 and 75.6% of men; 16,2 and 9.4% of men had elevated TG and low HDLC values. 53.3% of men were overweight (BMI>27 kg/m2), and 24.6% had obesity (BMI>30 kg/m2). According to the EAS classification only 22.0% of men had normal TC and TG levels; 46.2% of men belonged to group A. The percentage of men belonging to group B was 13.9. Isolated hypertriglyceridaemia was observed very seldom - 2.1%. The prevalence of mixed forms (D+E) was 15.5%. Correlation between nutrition and above-mentioned parameters found significant associations for weight, BMI, waist circumference; alcohol consumption was correlated with TG (p<0.01). HDLC and TG had significant negative associations to BMI, weight, height, waist and hip measures. Conclusion: Only 1/3 of the male population aged 65-74 have optimal BP. 76% of elderly men have elevated lipid values; 15% of them (groups D+E) are probably in need of pharmacological treatment. Funding: The study was supported from the Ministry of Science and Education of Estonia.