The Community of Madrid has carried out a pioneering study, the forewalk, which has revealed some alarming data on the cardiovascular health of our population.
This study involved 3,546 people between 50 and 75, selected from a major group by letter, and the results are quite worrisome.
Surprisingly, 47% of participants without prior diagnosis had high cholesterol levels, and almost half suffered from hypertension.Even more alarming, it was detected that 2% had diabetes without knowing it and 21% fulfilled prediabetes criteria.
Checks made in health centers included blood pressure, weight, size and blood test measures to obtain a lipid profile and glycosylated hemoglobin.These data not only show the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors, but also a great lack of control in those already diagnosed with these conditions.
Almost 60% of people with known hypertension did not maintain adequate control of their blood pressure, and 29% of diabetics also had their disease out of control.In addition, it was found that 40% of citizens had overweight and 30% obesity.These are factors that contribute significantly to the risk of cardiovascular diseases, which remain the main cause of death worldwide.
What this study shows us is that even in populations that are considered "theoretically healthy", the risks are present and high.This underlines the importance of early prevention and detection, something in which the prevecardium study has placed special emphasis.According to Fatima Matute, Minister of Health of the Community of Madrid, the objective is to act on these risk factors to "add more years to life and more quality of life to those years."
This type of studies is crucial because in addition to identifying risks, it also encourages education for health and the prevention of other related diseases such as cancer, dementia and obesity.
For those who are in risk groups or wish to better understand how to prevent cardiovascular problems, it is essential to go to health centers for regular controls.Early detection and proper management can make a big difference.
Let's continue educating and taking care of our heart.
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