The Relation of Occupational Status with Cardiovascular Risk amongst Apparently Healthy Adults in Port Harcourt City
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 8
Abstract
This study evaluates the relation of occupational status with cardiovascular risk of apparently healthy adults in Port Harcourt City. A total of 167 apparently healthy subjects were used for this study. The mean age of the subjects in this study was 38.92 ± 8.28 years. A structured administered questionnaire was used as an aid in the collection of demographic and lifestyle data from the subjects. C-reactive protein (CRP) and Lipoprotein phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) levels were measured quantitatively by the sandwich-enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. Total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), and high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) were measured quantitatively by colorimetric enzymatic method. Low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) was calculated from the Friedewald’s equation. Atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) was calculated as Log (TG/HDL), and TC/HDL ratio also calculated. Body mass index (BMI) was calculated by taking measurements of weight and height in meter2 . Systolic, diastolic blood pressure and pulse values were determined from the subjects using sphygmomanometer. The results depict a significantly lower SBP (mm/Hg) values for pensioners as compared to Applicants, Civil servants and Traders (p<0.0001). Likewise a significantly lower W/H ratio values for Applicants as compared to Civil servants, Pensioners and Traders (p<0.0001). Furthermore, the results reveal no significant differences in DBP (P=0.1603), PULSE (P=0.5967) and BMI (P=0.2748) mean values of the subjects in relation to occupation. There were significant differences in Lp-PLA2 (p=0.0114), TC-HDL ratio (p=0.004), Gen cardiovascular risk % based on BMI and HDL/TC ratio (p=0.0013 & p=0.0128) respectively for the various occupations. Impliedly different occupations may favour different risk factors, hence the imperativeness of multiple risk assessment.
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Brown Holy, Ibegbulem Edna Ogechi and Idoko Roselin Adiza
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