A risk-factor profile for chronic lifestyle diseases in three rural Free State towns

Zyl, Sanet van; Merwe, LJ van der; Walsh, Corinna M.; Rooyen, Cornel van; Wyk, HJ van; Groenewald, AJ

doi:10.1080/20786204.2010.10873940

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“…4 Abdominal and waist circumferences were not documented, despite lifestyle modification being documented in 56.3% of patients. Obesity and increased abdominal circumference are common in South Africa 30,31 and are strongly associated with hypertension and CV diseases. Since both obesity and increased abdominal circumference are amenable to lifestyle changes, 7,31,32 health care providers should utilise the opportunity offered by follow-up reviews to engage their patients in weight loss and exercise.…”

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Drug therapy, lifestyle modification and blood pressure control in a primary care facility, south of Johannesburg, South Africa: an audit of hypertension management

Onwukwe

Omole

2012

South African Family Practice

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Drug therapy, lifestyle modification and blood pressure control in a primary care facility, south of Johannesburg, South Africa: an audit of hypertension management

Onwukwe

Omole

2012

South African Family Practice

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“…[3] Currently >80% of CVD deaths occur in low-and middleincome countries (LMICs). [1] In South Africa (SA), national mortality statistics showed that CVD, diabetes, respiratory diseases and cancer were responsible for 12% of the overall disease burden, [4,5] and an estimated 195 people per day died of CVD between 1997 and 2004. [6] An increasing prevalence of CVD risk factors is associated with rapid urbanisation across the globe, particularly in SA and other LMICs.…”

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A cross-sectional study of socioeconomic status and cardiovascular disease risk among participants in the Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiological (PURE) Study

2016

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Corresponding author: B A Egbujie (greatdabon@yahoo.com)Background. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a challenge to populations and health systems worldwide. It is projected that by 2020 about a third of all deaths globally will be caused by CVDs, and that they will become the single leading cause of death by 2030. Empirical evidence suggests that there is socioeconomic patterning in the distribution and prevalence of risk factors for CVD, but the exact nature of this relationship in South Africa remains unclear. Objective. To examine the association between socioeconomic status (SES) and risk factors for CVD in a cohort of adult South Africans living in rural and urban communities. Method. This was a cross-sectional analytical study of baseline data on a population-based cohort of 1 976 SA men and women aged 35 -70 years who were part of the Cape Town arm of the Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiology (PURE) Study. Results. We found a complex association between SES and CVD risk factors, its pattern differing between urban and rural participants. Marital status showed the most consistent association with CVD risk in both groups: widowed participants living in urban communities were more likely to be hypertensive as well as diabetic, while single participants in both locations were more likely to use alcohol and tobacco products. Level of education was the only SES variable that had no significant association with any CVD risk factor in either study group. All measured SES variables were significantly different between urban and rural participants (p<0.05), with diabetes, obesity and alcohol use significantly more prevalent in urban than in rural participants (p<0.05) while hypertension and tobacco use were not (p≥0.05). Conclusions. In this cohort of South Africans, there were significant associations between SES and CVD risk, with marked differences in these associations between rural and urban locations. These findings highlight the need to consider SES and area of residence when designing interventions for CVD prevention and control.S Afr Med J 2016;106(9):900-906.

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“…Obesity and overweight poses an independent risk factor for chronic diseases and premature mortality. Obesity is not only associated with an increased risk of developing hypertension but also with an increased risk of developing other noncommunicable diseases, for example coronary heart disease, diabetes and stroke 9,10 . About 72.3% of patients reports of having stress.…”

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“…Physical activity programs can help to control weight and promote overall physical health in this population and therefore aid in the prevention of most of the chronic lifestyle diseases. Patients with a specific risk profile, for example where a metabolic syndrome has been identified, will benefit significantly from intensive diet and exercise programs as they will improve blood glucose levels, lipid profiles, hip-to-waist ratios and lower blood pressure 9 . The study also shows that significant number of patients consumes inadequate fruits and vegetables.…”

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Assessment of Lifestyle-Related Risk Factors Contributing for Chronic Non Communicable Disease in Patients Visiting Rural Tertiary Care Hospital

Dahal¹,

Venkataraman²,

Kumar³

et al. 2013

Int. Res. J. Pharm.

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Chronic Non-communicable diseases remain an area of high public health concern especially in developing countries where growing middle class and ever changing lifestyle have led to the rapid increase in the burden of non-communicable disease. The study aimed to assess various lifestyle and behavioral risk factors contributing for non-communicable chronic disease in patients visiting rural tertiary care hospital. A total of 152 patients were selected and analyzed in the study out of which 49 (32.22%) were female and 102 (67.78%) were male. The average age of the male patients were found to be 61.79years (SD±9.28) and females were 57.1years (SD±10.3). Majority of patients were from lower socioeconomic and educational status. Various risk factors contributing for chronic non-communicable disease that are identified in the study were advance age i.e. > 40years 142 (93.42%), genetically risk factor 46 (30.26%), poor income status 120 (78.95%), occupational exposure to dust, smoke and irritants 111 (73.03%), high body mass index (BMI)75 (49.34%), stress 110 (72.37%), inadequate sleep 5 (3.29%), smoking habit 69 (45.4%), Alcohol consuming habit 63 (41.48%), lack of physical activity 59 (38.81%), rare fruit consuming habit 72 (47.37%) and less vegetable consumption i.e. ≤ 1/day were 32 (21.05%). Study concluded that substantially high levels of the various lifestyle and behavioral related risk factors such as poor socioeconomic status, smoking, alcohol consumption, high BMI or obesity, stress etc, were significantly associated in patients with chronic disease.

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A risk-factor profile for chronic lifestyle diseases in three rural Free State towns

Cited by 12 publications

References 8 publications

Drug therapy, lifestyle modification and blood pressure control in a primary care facility, south of Johannesburg, South Africa: an audit of hypertension management

Drug therapy, lifestyle modification and blood pressure control in a primary care facility, south of Johannesburg, South Africa: an audit of hypertension management

A cross-sectional study of socioeconomic status and cardiovascular disease risk among participants in the Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiological (PURE) Study

Assessment of Lifestyle-Related Risk Factors Contributing for Chronic Non Communicable Disease in Patients Visiting Rural Tertiary Care Hospital

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