- Yang, Guang, Qian, Tingting, Sun, Hui, Xu, Qun, Hou, Xujuan, Hu, Wenqi, Zhang, Guang, Fang, Yan, Song, David, Chai, Zhonglin, Magliano, Dianna, Golledge, Jonathan, Wang, Yutang
- Authors: Yang, Guang , Qian, Tingting , Sun, Hui , Xu, Qun , Hou, Xujuan , Hu, Wenqi , Zhang, Guang , Fang, Yan , Song, David , Chai, Zhonglin , Magliano, Dianna , Golledge, Jonathan , Wang, Yutang
- Date: 2022
- Type: Text , Journal article
- Relation: Diabetes epidemiology and management Vol. 6, no. (2022), p. 100050
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- Description: •The LDL-C reference interval was 1.48–3.77 mmol/L in Chinese adults.•Hypocholesterolemia was associated with a 57% higher risk for diabetes.•Hypercholesterolemia was associated with a 29% higher risk for diabetes. This study aimed to investigate whether both high and low levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), i.e., hypercholesterolemia and hypocholesterolemia, were associated with diabetes in Chinese adults. This cross-sectional study included 22,557 Chinese adults. The LDL-C reference interval was determined from a healthy sub-cohort. Associations between hypocholesterolemia or hypercholesterolemia with diabetes were analyzed using binary logistic regression. The LDL-C reference interval was 1.48–3.77 mmol/L (57.23–145.78 mg/dL). Therefore, hypocholesterolemia, normocholesterolemia, and hypercholesterolemia were defined as an LDL-C concentration of <1.48, 1.48–3.77, and >3.77 mmol/L, respectively. Prevalence of diabetes was higher in people with hypocholesterolemia or hypercholesterolemia than that in people with normocholesterolemia. Hypocholesterolemia was associated with an increased multivariable-adjusted risk for diabetes diagnosis (odds ratio, 1.57 95% confidence interval, 1.18–2.08), and so was hypercholesterolemia (odds ratio, 1.29 95% confidence interval, 1.10–1.51). The results remained significant after exclusion of those who took lipid-lowering drugs from the analysis. This study demonstrated that both low and high levels of LDL-C were associated with a higher risk of diabetes diagnosis. Patients with either high or low LDL-C may need to be closely monitored for the risk of diabetes .
- Tan, Pamela, Chen, Hui-Chen, Taylor, Beverley, Hegney, Desley
- Authors: Tan, Pamela , Chen, Hui-Chen , Taylor, Beverley , Hegney, Desley
- Date: 2012
- Type: Text , Journal article
- Relation: International journal of nursing practice Vol. 18, no. 3 (2012), p. 252-259
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- Description: This study aimed to explore how community-dwelling Singaporean Chinese adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus experience hypoglycaemia. A qualitative interpretive research design was employed. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six participants from a Singaporean diabetes specialist outpatient clinic, transcribed verbatim and analysed using qualitative manual thematic analysis. Eight major themes emerged: experiencing symptoms, knowing hypoglycaemia is manageable, using acute measures, using preventative strategies; applying knowledge, identifying causes of hypoglycaemia, forming relationships and working with health-care professionals. Participants underestimated the impact of hypoglycaemia mainly due to their experiencing mild and infrequent episodes, and knowledge deficits. Health-care professionals’ roles were limited to information providers, and they were perceived as detached and impersonal. The implications are that health-care professionals need to provide more client-focused education, and improve the quality of their interpersonal relationships to ensure shared decision-making with their clients.
Hypouricemia is a risk factor for diabetes in Chinese adults
- Wang, Yutang, Shao, Yanan, Qian, Tingting, Sun, Hui, Xu, Qun, Hou, Xujuan, Hu, Wenqi, Zhang, Guang, Song, David, Fang, Yan, Magliano, Dianna, Witting, Paul, Golledge, Jonathan, Yang, Guang
- Authors: Wang, Yutang , Shao, Yanan , Qian, Tingting , Sun, Hui , Xu, Qun , Hou, Xujuan , Hu, Wenqi , Zhang, Guang , Song, David , Fang, Yan , Magliano, Dianna , Witting, Paul , Golledge, Jonathan , Yang, Guang
- Date: 2022
- Type: Text , Journal article
- Relation: Obesity Medicine Vol. 31, no. (2022), p.
- Relation: https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1062671
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- Description: Aims: It is unknown whether low serum uric acid (hypouricemia) is associated with diabetes diagnosis. This study aimed to investigate this association in Chinese adults. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 22,546 Chinese adults. The reference interval for serum uric acid was determined in a sub-group of healthy individuals. The association between hypouricemia and diabetes was analyzed using binary logistic regression. Results: The serum uric acid reference intervals were 3.78–8.31 mg/dL for males and 2.76–6.24 mg/dL for females. Hypouricemia was defined as serum uric acid concentration <3.78 mg/dL for males and <2.76 mg/dL for females. Hypouricemia was associated with an increased likelihood of diabetes diagnosis in both unadjusted (odds ratio [OR], 2.23; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.78–2.79) and risk factor adjusted (OR, 2.67; 95% CI, 2.08–3.43) analyses. In a sub-group analysis, hypouricemia was significantly independently associated with an increased likelihood of diabetes diagnosis in males but not females. Conclusion: This study suggests that hypouricemia is independently associated with an increased risk of diabetes diagnosis. The findings should be validated in prospective cohort studies. © 2022 Elsevier Ltd
- Authors: Wang, Yutang , Shao, Yanan , Qian, Tingting , Sun, Hui , Xu, Qun , Hou, Xujuan , Hu, Wenqi , Zhang, Guang , Song, David , Fang, Yan , Magliano, Dianna , Witting, Paul , Golledge, Jonathan , Yang, Guang
- Date: 2022
- Type: Text , Journal article
- Relation: Obesity Medicine Vol. 31, no. (2022), p.
- Relation: https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1062671
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- Description: Aims: It is unknown whether low serum uric acid (hypouricemia) is associated with diabetes diagnosis. This study aimed to investigate this association in Chinese adults. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 22,546 Chinese adults. The reference interval for serum uric acid was determined in a sub-group of healthy individuals. The association between hypouricemia and diabetes was analyzed using binary logistic regression. Results: The serum uric acid reference intervals were 3.78–8.31 mg/dL for males and 2.76–6.24 mg/dL for females. Hypouricemia was defined as serum uric acid concentration <3.78 mg/dL for males and <2.76 mg/dL for females. Hypouricemia was associated with an increased likelihood of diabetes diagnosis in both unadjusted (odds ratio [OR], 2.23; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.78–2.79) and risk factor adjusted (OR, 2.67; 95% CI, 2.08–3.43) analyses. In a sub-group analysis, hypouricemia was significantly independently associated with an increased likelihood of diabetes diagnosis in males but not females. Conclusion: This study suggests that hypouricemia is independently associated with an increased risk of diabetes diagnosis. The findings should be validated in prospective cohort studies. © 2022 Elsevier Ltd
Knowledge and awareness of diabetes mellitus and its risk factors in Saudi Arabia
- Alanazi, Faisal, Alotaibi, Jazi, Paliadelis, Penny, Alqarawi, Nada, Alsharari, Abdaldarem, Albagawi, Bander
- Authors: Alanazi, Faisal , Alotaibi, Jazi , Paliadelis, Penny , Alqarawi, Nada , Alsharari, Abdaldarem , Albagawi, Bander
- Date: 2018
- Type: Text , Journal article , Review
- Relation: Saudi Medical Journal Vol. 39, no. 10 (2018), p. 981-989
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- Description: Objectives: To summarize available peer-reviewed publications about public knowledge and awareness of diabetes mellitus (DM) among the population of Saudi Arabia. Methods: We followed the standard reporting guidelines outlined in the PRISMA statement for the preparation of this systematic review. In February 2018 we conducted literature searches of PubMed, Scopus, BIOSIS Citation Index, and Web of Science using the following keywords: “Knowledge” OR “Awareness” AND “Diabetes Mellitus” AND “Saudi Arabia.” Records were screened, and relevant studies were selected and synthesized narratively. Results: Nineteen articles are included in our systematic review. These studies included the following populations: DM patients (n=13), healthcare workers (n=3), medical students (n=1), secondary school students (n=1), and general population (n=1). Most studies found a lack of public awareness of the risk factors and complications of DM. Among medical students and healthcare workers, knowledge about the epidemiology of the disease and angle of insulin injection was deficient. Conclusion: This review highlights the need for increased knowledge and awareness of DM among the Saudi population. The means of improving knowledge and awareness of DM needs to be integrated into existing healthcare systems and processes to better inform patients, families, and communities about this chronic disease.
- Authors: Alanazi, Faisal , Alotaibi, Jazi , Paliadelis, Penny , Alqarawi, Nada , Alsharari, Abdaldarem , Albagawi, Bander
- Date: 2018
- Type: Text , Journal article , Review
- Relation: Saudi Medical Journal Vol. 39, no. 10 (2018), p. 981-989
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- Description: Objectives: To summarize available peer-reviewed publications about public knowledge and awareness of diabetes mellitus (DM) among the population of Saudi Arabia. Methods: We followed the standard reporting guidelines outlined in the PRISMA statement for the preparation of this systematic review. In February 2018 we conducted literature searches of PubMed, Scopus, BIOSIS Citation Index, and Web of Science using the following keywords: “Knowledge” OR “Awareness” AND “Diabetes Mellitus” AND “Saudi Arabia.” Records were screened, and relevant studies were selected and synthesized narratively. Results: Nineteen articles are included in our systematic review. These studies included the following populations: DM patients (n=13), healthcare workers (n=3), medical students (n=1), secondary school students (n=1), and general population (n=1). Most studies found a lack of public awareness of the risk factors and complications of DM. Among medical students and healthcare workers, knowledge about the epidemiology of the disease and angle of insulin injection was deficient. Conclusion: This review highlights the need for increased knowledge and awareness of DM among the Saudi population. The means of improving knowledge and awareness of DM needs to be integrated into existing healthcare systems and processes to better inform patients, families, and communities about this chronic disease.
Short and long term mortality rates after a lower limb amputation
- Fortington, Lauren, Geertzen, Jan, Van Netten, Jaap, Postema, Klaas, Rommers, Gerardus, Dijkstra, Pieter
- Authors: Fortington, Lauren , Geertzen, Jan , Van Netten, Jaap , Postema, Klaas , Rommers, Gerardus , Dijkstra, Pieter
- Date: 2013
- Type: Text , Journal article
- Relation: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Vol. 46, no. 1 (July 2013), p. 124-131
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- Description: Objective: To determine mortality rates after a first lower limb amputation and explore the rates for different subpopulations. Methods: Retrospective cohort study of all people who underwent a first amputation at or proximal to transtibial level, in an area of 1.7 million people. Analysis with Kaplan-Meier curves and Log Rank tests for univariate associations of psycho-social and health variables. Logistic regression for odds of death at 30-days, 1-year and 5-years. Results: 299 people were included. Median time to death was 20.3 months (95%CI: 13.1; 27.5). 30-day mortality = 22%; odds of death 2.3 times higher in people with history of cerebrovascular disease (95%CI: 1.2; 4.7, P = 0.016). 1 year mortality = 44%; odds of death 3.5 times higher for people with renal disease (95%CI: 1.8; 7.0, P < 0.001). 5-years mortality = 77%; odds of death 5.4 times higher for people with renal disease (95%CI: 1.8; 16.0,P = 0.003). Variation in mortality rates was most apparent in different age groups; people 75-84 years having better short term outcomes than those younger and older. Conclusions: Mortality rates demonstrated the frailty of this population, with almost one quarter of people dying within 30-days, and almost half at 1 year. People with cerebrovascular had higher odds of death at 30 days, and those with renal disease and 1 and 5 years, respectively.
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The consequences of general medication beliefs measured by the Beliefs about Medicine Questionnaire on medication adherence : A systematic review
- Shahin, Wejdan, Kennedy, Gerard, Stupans, Ieva
- Authors: Shahin, Wejdan , Kennedy, Gerard , Stupans, Ieva
- Date: 2020
- Type: Text , Journal article , Review
- Relation: Pharmacy Vol. 8, no. 3 (2020), p. 1-15
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- Description: (1) Background: Medication adherence is a key determinant of patient health outcomes in chronic illnesses. However, adherence to long-term therapy remains poor. General beliefs about medicine are considered factors influencing medication adherence. It is essential to address the gap in the literature regarding understanding the impact of general beliefs about medicine on medication adherence to promote adherence in chronic illnesses. (2) Methods: PubMed, CINHAL, and EMBASE databases were searched. Studies were included if they examined medication beliefs using the Beliefs about Medicine Questionnaire in one of four chronic illnesses: hypertension, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and/or asthma. (3) Results: From 1799 articles obtained by the search, only 11 met the inclusion criteria. Hypertension and diabetes represented 91% of included studies, while asthma represented 9%. Higher medication adherence was associated with negative general medication beliefs; 65% of the included studies found a negative association between harm beliefs and adherence, while 30% of studies found a negative association with overuse beliefs. (4) Conclusions: This review evaluated the impact of harm and overuse beliefs about medicines on medication adherence, highlighting the gap in literature regarding the impact of harm and overuse beliefs on adherence. Further research is needed to fully identify the association between general beliefs and medication adherence in people with different cultural backgrounds, and to explore these beliefs in patients diagnosed with chronic illnesses, particularly asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Healthcare providers need to be aware of the impact of patients' cultural backgrounds on general medication beliefs and adherence.
- Authors: Shahin, Wejdan , Kennedy, Gerard , Stupans, Ieva
- Date: 2020
- Type: Text , Journal article , Review
- Relation: Pharmacy Vol. 8, no. 3 (2020), p. 1-15
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- Description: (1) Background: Medication adherence is a key determinant of patient health outcomes in chronic illnesses. However, adherence to long-term therapy remains poor. General beliefs about medicine are considered factors influencing medication adherence. It is essential to address the gap in the literature regarding understanding the impact of general beliefs about medicine on medication adherence to promote adherence in chronic illnesses. (2) Methods: PubMed, CINHAL, and EMBASE databases were searched. Studies were included if they examined medication beliefs using the Beliefs about Medicine Questionnaire in one of four chronic illnesses: hypertension, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and/or asthma. (3) Results: From 1799 articles obtained by the search, only 11 met the inclusion criteria. Hypertension and diabetes represented 91% of included studies, while asthma represented 9%. Higher medication adherence was associated with negative general medication beliefs; 65% of the included studies found a negative association between harm beliefs and adherence, while 30% of studies found a negative association with overuse beliefs. (4) Conclusions: This review evaluated the impact of harm and overuse beliefs about medicines on medication adherence, highlighting the gap in literature regarding the impact of harm and overuse beliefs on adherence. Further research is needed to fully identify the association between general beliefs and medication adherence in people with different cultural backgrounds, and to explore these beliefs in patients diagnosed with chronic illnesses, particularly asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Healthcare providers need to be aware of the impact of patients' cultural backgrounds on general medication beliefs and adherence.
The epidemiology of melioidosis and its association with diabetes mellitus : a systematic review and meta-analysis
- Chowdhury, Sukanta, Barai, Lovely, Afroze, Samira, Ghosh, Probir, Afroz, Farhana, Rahman, Habibur, Ghosh, Sumon, Hossain, Muhammad, Rahman, Mohammed, Das, Pritomy, Rahim, Muhammad
- Authors: Chowdhury, Sukanta , Barai, Lovely , Afroze, Samira , Ghosh, Probir , Afroz, Farhana , Rahman, Habibur , Ghosh, Sumon , Hossain, Muhammad , Rahman, Mohammed , Das, Pritomy , Rahim, Muhammad
- Date: 2022
- Type: Text , Journal article
- Relation: Pathogens Vol. 11, no. 2 (2022), p.
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- Description: Melioidosis is an under-recognized fatal disease in humans, caused by the Gram-negative bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei. Globally, more than 35,000 human melioidosis cases have been reported since 1911. Soil acts as the natural reservoir of B. pseudomallei. Humans may become infected by this pathogen through direct contact with contaminated soil and/or water. Melioidosis commonly occurs in patients with diabetes mellitus, who increase the occurrence of melioidosis in a population. We carried out a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate to what extent diabetes mellitus affects the patient in getting melioidosis. We selected 39 articles for meta-analysis. This extensive review also provided the latest updates on the global distribution, clinical manifestation, preexisting underlying diseases, and risk factors of melioidosis. Diabetes mellitus was identified as the predominant predisposing factor for melioidosis in humans. The overall proportion of melioidosis cases having diabetes was 45.68% (95% CI: 44.8–46.57, p < 0.001). Patients with diabetes mellitus were three times more likely to develop melioidosis than patients with no diabetes (RR 3.40, 95% CI: 2.92–3.87, p < 0.001). The other potential risk factors included old age, exposure to soil and water, preexisting underlying diseases (chronic kidney disease, lung disease, heart disease, and thalassemia), and agricultural activities. Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for melioidosis in patients with diabetes mellitus may be developed and shared with healthcare professionals of melioidosis endemic countries to reduce morbidity. © 2022 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.
- Authors: Chowdhury, Sukanta , Barai, Lovely , Afroze, Samira , Ghosh, Probir , Afroz, Farhana , Rahman, Habibur , Ghosh, Sumon , Hossain, Muhammad , Rahman, Mohammed , Das, Pritomy , Rahim, Muhammad
- Date: 2022
- Type: Text , Journal article
- Relation: Pathogens Vol. 11, no. 2 (2022), p.
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- Description: Melioidosis is an under-recognized fatal disease in humans, caused by the Gram-negative bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei. Globally, more than 35,000 human melioidosis cases have been reported since 1911. Soil acts as the natural reservoir of B. pseudomallei. Humans may become infected by this pathogen through direct contact with contaminated soil and/or water. Melioidosis commonly occurs in patients with diabetes mellitus, who increase the occurrence of melioidosis in a population. We carried out a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate to what extent diabetes mellitus affects the patient in getting melioidosis. We selected 39 articles for meta-analysis. This extensive review also provided the latest updates on the global distribution, clinical manifestation, preexisting underlying diseases, and risk factors of melioidosis. Diabetes mellitus was identified as the predominant predisposing factor for melioidosis in humans. The overall proportion of melioidosis cases having diabetes was 45.68% (95% CI: 44.8–46.57, p < 0.001). Patients with diabetes mellitus were three times more likely to develop melioidosis than patients with no diabetes (RR 3.40, 95% CI: 2.92–3.87, p < 0.001). The other potential risk factors included old age, exposure to soil and water, preexisting underlying diseases (chronic kidney disease, lung disease, heart disease, and thalassemia), and agricultural activities. Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for melioidosis in patients with diabetes mellitus may be developed and shared with healthcare professionals of melioidosis endemic countries to reduce morbidity. © 2022 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.
The experiences of people with diabetes during covid-19 pandemic lockdown
- Al-Moteri, Modi, Plummer, Virginia, Youssef, Hanan, Yaseen, Ruba, Al Malki, Mohammed, Elryah, Ahmed, Al Karani, Ahmed
- Authors: Al-Moteri, Modi , Plummer, Virginia , Youssef, Hanan , Yaseen, Ruba , Al Malki, Mohammed , Elryah, Ahmed , Al Karani, Ahmed
- Date: 2022
- Type: Text , Journal article
- Relation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Vol. 19, no. 1 (2022), p.
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- Description: Little is known about the theoretical foundation underling the response of people with diabetes managing their everyday routines during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Aim: To explore the experience of people with diabetes during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in light of the risk perception, response and behavioral change theories. Method: A qualitative descriptive design was employed, and Braun and Clark’s six step analysis were used for thematic analysis. Semi-structured interviews were conducted online using Zoom Videos Communication. Result: Five themes were defined as follows: (1) perceived the threat and faced their fears, (2) appraised the damage, (3) identified the challenges, (4) modified their routine, and (5) identified the strengths that facilitate the efficacy of their response. There were eight sub-themes within the themes. Conclusion: The results of this study may provide an opportunity for nurses to reflect on issues highlighted by the patients regarding more effective communication, knowledge and skill development for people to support self-care during national emergencies. © 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.
- Authors: Al-Moteri, Modi , Plummer, Virginia , Youssef, Hanan , Yaseen, Ruba , Al Malki, Mohammed , Elryah, Ahmed , Al Karani, Ahmed
- Date: 2022
- Type: Text , Journal article
- Relation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Vol. 19, no. 1 (2022), p.
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- Description: Little is known about the theoretical foundation underling the response of people with diabetes managing their everyday routines during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Aim: To explore the experience of people with diabetes during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in light of the risk perception, response and behavioral change theories. Method: A qualitative descriptive design was employed, and Braun and Clark’s six step analysis were used for thematic analysis. Semi-structured interviews were conducted online using Zoom Videos Communication. Result: Five themes were defined as follows: (1) perceived the threat and faced their fears, (2) appraised the damage, (3) identified the challenges, (4) modified their routine, and (5) identified the strengths that facilitate the efficacy of their response. There were eight sub-themes within the themes. Conclusion: The results of this study may provide an opportunity for nurses to reflect on issues highlighted by the patients regarding more effective communication, knowledge and skill development for people to support self-care during national emergencies. © 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.
The prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular disease among primary care patients in Poland : results from the LIPIDOGRAM2015 study
- Jóźwiak, Jacek, Studziński, Krzysztof, Tomasik, Tomasz, Windak, Adam, Charchar, Fadi
- Authors: Jóźwiak, Jacek , Studziński, Krzysztof , Tomasik, Tomasz , Windak, Adam , Charchar, Fadi
- Date: 2020
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- Relation: Atherosclerosis Supplements Vol. 42, no. (2020), p. e15-e24
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- Description: Background and aim: To estimate the prevalence of cardiovascular (CV) disease and CV risk factors among Polish patients. Methods: A nationwide cross-sectional study, LIPIDOGRAM2015, was carried out in Poland in the 4th quarter of 2015 and 1st and 2nd quarters of 2016; 438 primary care physicians enrolled 13,724 adult patients that sought medical care in primary health care practices. Results: Nearly 19% of men and approximately 12% of women had cardiovascular disease (CVD). Over 60% of the recruited patients had hypertension (HTN), >80% had dyslipidaemia and <15% of patients were diagnosed with diabetes (DM). All of these disorders were more frequent in men. In 80% of patients the waist circumference exceed norm for the European population. Less than half of the patients were current smokers or had smoked in the past. Patients with CVD had significantly higher blood pressure and glucose levels but lower low density lipoprotein-cholesterol level. Conclusions: The prevalence of CVD and CV risk factors among patients in Poland is high. CVD is more common in men than in women. The most common CV risk factors are excess waist circumference, dyslipidaemia and HTN. Family physicians should conduct activities to prevent, diagnose early and treat CVD in the primary health care population. © 2021 Elsevier B.V. **Please note that there are multiple authors for this article therefore only the name of the first 5 including Federation University Australia affiliate “Fadi Charchar” is provided in this record**
- Authors: Jóźwiak, Jacek , Studziński, Krzysztof , Tomasik, Tomasz , Windak, Adam , Charchar, Fadi
- Date: 2020
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- Relation: Atherosclerosis Supplements Vol. 42, no. (2020), p. e15-e24
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- Description: Background and aim: To estimate the prevalence of cardiovascular (CV) disease and CV risk factors among Polish patients. Methods: A nationwide cross-sectional study, LIPIDOGRAM2015, was carried out in Poland in the 4th quarter of 2015 and 1st and 2nd quarters of 2016; 438 primary care physicians enrolled 13,724 adult patients that sought medical care in primary health care practices. Results: Nearly 19% of men and approximately 12% of women had cardiovascular disease (CVD). Over 60% of the recruited patients had hypertension (HTN), >80% had dyslipidaemia and <15% of patients were diagnosed with diabetes (DM). All of these disorders were more frequent in men. In 80% of patients the waist circumference exceed norm for the European population. Less than half of the patients were current smokers or had smoked in the past. Patients with CVD had significantly higher blood pressure and glucose levels but lower low density lipoprotein-cholesterol level. Conclusions: The prevalence of CVD and CV risk factors among patients in Poland is high. CVD is more common in men than in women. The most common CV risk factors are excess waist circumference, dyslipidaemia and HTN. Family physicians should conduct activities to prevent, diagnose early and treat CVD in the primary health care population. © 2021 Elsevier B.V. **Please note that there are multiple authors for this article therefore only the name of the first 5 including Federation University Australia affiliate “Fadi Charchar” is provided in this record**
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