Some risk factors of ischaemic heart disease in the Prague male population.
In a representative sample of men aged 50-54 years (N = 400), the frequency and distribution of individual risk factors of ischaemic heart disease were established. In 10.3% (41 persons) no risk factor was present, whereas 36.9% (147 persons) exhibited 3-7 risk factors each. With the number of risk factors, the prevalence of ischaemic heart disease and the incidence of exercise coronary insufficiency rose statistically significantly during a 3-year follow-up period. The most frequent risk factors appear to be low physical activity, excess cigarette consumption, and body overwieght.
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