Cardiovascular Risk Factors in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Pilav, Aida; Nissinen, Aulikki; Haukkala, Ari; Niksić, D; Laatikainen, Tiina

doi:10.1093/eurpub/ckl066

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“…Compared to other studies from Balkan countries, Kosova has lower prevalence than Bosnia and Herzegovina (16, 17) and Albania (18, 19), but higher prevalence than Croatia (20, 21) and Slovenia (22, 23). In 2010, a face-to-face survey on smoking in 18 European countries of the population aged 15 years or older was conducted.…”

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Smoking behaviors in Kosova: Results of steps survey

Gashi

Berisha

Ramadani

et al. 2017

Slovenian Journal of Public Health

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IntroductionTobacco use continues to be the leading global cause of preventable death. Most of these deaths occur in low and middle-income countries, and this trend is expected to widen further over the next several decades. The overall objective of the study is to describe and analyse the smoking behaviours of adults in Kosova.MethodsAccording to the STEPs methodology, 6,400 respondents, aged 15 - 64 years, are selected randomly within each sex and 10-year age-group. Out of 6,400 participants, 6,117 were selected, which is approximately 95.6%.ResultsThe prevalence of smoking was higher among males (37.4%) compared with females (19.7%). In all age groups, the prevalence of smoking was higher among males compared with females. Regarding the age group of 15 - 24 years, the prevalence of smoking was 16.0%, but in the age group of 25 - 34 years, it nearly doubled to the rate of 31.9%. We have a smaller increase in the age group of 35 - 44 years, and after the age of 45, it falls gradually.ConclusionsThe prevalence of smoking in Kosova is high compared with other countries in Eastern Europe. In future decades, Kosova will face a high probability of an increased burden of smoking-related diseases.

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Smoking behaviors in Kosova: Results of steps survey

Gashi

Berisha

Ramadani

et al. 2017

Slovenian Journal of Public Health

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“…This confirms the high prevalence of smoking habits in the FBIH which show recently conducted a population survey in the FBIH. 13 The perception of risk among adolescents in the FBIH due to the consumption of one or more packs of cigarettes per day amounted to 44% and was lower than the mean prevalence in countries which have implemented the ESPAD survey of 2011, which amounted to 64%. 11 Both sexes have stated that a large number of their friends smoked.…”

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Perception of health risks among adolescents due to consumption of cigarettes, alcohol and psychoactive substances in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Rudić²,

Branković³

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“…The estimated high prevalence of GDM in developing countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina could be explanined by socioeconomic factors. Like many developing countries, Bosnia and Herzegovina is experiencing increased prevalence of obesity and other risks of GDM development due to socioeconomic status and lifestyle factors (8-10). It is likely that stressful events, dietary habits and sedentary life styles are responsible for the increase in obesity and GDM (19).…”

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“…The prevalence of the disorder is increasing all over the world, but most noticeable in developing countries (7). Like many developing countries, Bosnia and Herzegovina is experiencing increased prevalence of obesity and other risks of GDM development (8-10). The aim of this study was to determine GDM prevalence, maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes for the first time among women in Bosnia and Herzegovina by using the WHO diagnostic criteria.…”

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Prevalence of Gestational Diabetes in the Southern Part of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Tomić

Mišić

et al. 2016

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Background:The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), as a complex problem in pregnancy, is increasing all over the world, but most noticeable in developing countries.Aims:To estimate GDM prevalence and associated pregnancy features in the southern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina.Methods:A cross-sectional observational study was conducted from October 2010 through March 2011. A total of 285 pregnant women with singleton pregnancies participated and were asigned to the study in the order they came for their usual ante-natal clinic examination. They underwent an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) with 75 g of glucose. Information on OGTT results, maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes were collected from database and medical records.Results:Prevalence of GDM was 10.9% according to 1999 World Health Organisation (WHO) diagnostic criteria. Prenatal cigarette smoking, previous GDM, cesarean delivery rate and neonatal hypoglycemia were significantly more frequent in the GDM group compared to the group of pregnancies with normal glucose tolerance (p = 0.015, p < 0.001, p = 0.015, p = 0.002).Conclusion:This study presents a relatively high prevalence of GDM in Bosnia and Herzegovina. There is a need for large well-designed study on GDM prevalence and its other features.

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Cardiovascular Risk Factors in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Abstract: As a whole the non-communicable disease risk factor levels in the FBiH seems to be relatively high. The data can be utilized in health promotion planning and as a baseline for future monitoring activities with possibility of international comparison of results.

Cited by 17 publications

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Smoking behaviors in Kosova: Results of steps survey

Smoking behaviors in Kosova: Results of steps survey

Perception of health risks among adolescents due to consumption of cigarettes, alcohol and psychoactive substances in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Prevalence of Gestational Diabetes in the Southern Part of Bosnia and Herzegovina

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