Several anthropometric predictors of cardiovascular disease in central Slovakian adults: socioeconomic and educational differences

摘要

Background: Slovak inhabitants are considered at high risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).Objective: The aim of the study was to describe the social and educational differences in relation to anthropometric CVD risk factors among central Slovakian adults.Participants: The study population consisted of 100 probands from?the central Slovakian region of Orava (50 males and?50 females). According to their social background they were classified as those with high (15 %), average (71 %) or low socioeconomic status (14 %). According to their education they were classified as those having completed only primary education (15 %) secondary education graduates (69 %) or university graduates (16 %).Methods: Anthropometric measurements, including weight, height, waist and hip circumference, triceps and subscapular skinfold were used to calculate body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and percentage body fat. Measured blood pressure (BP) was used to classify for hypertension.