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Sex disparities in cardiovascular health metrics among rural-dwelling older adults in China: a population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cardiovascular health (CVH) metrics among Chinese older adults are poorly understood. We investigated sex disparities in CVH metrics and their management among rural-dwelling older adults in China.

Methods

This community-based study included 5026 participants (age???65?years; 57.2% women) in the baseline survey of a multimodal intervention study in rural China. In March-September 2018, data were collected through face-to-face interviews, clinical examinations, and laboratory tests. We defined six CVH metrics (three behavioral factors-smoking, body mass index, and physical activity; three biological factors-blood pressure, total cholesterol, and blood glucose) following the modified American Heart Association's recommendations. We performed descriptive analysis separately for men and women.

Results

Of all participants, only 0.8% achieved ideal levels in all six CVH metrics. Men were more likely than women to have ideal levels in all CVH metrics but smoking. Women had higher prevalence of ideal global (9.7% vs. 7.8%) and behavioral (18.3% vs. 9.5%) CVH metrics (p?ConclusionsThe CVH metrics among older adults living in the rural communities in China are characterized by an extremely low proportion of optimal global CVH metrics and distinct sex differences, alongside poor management of major biological risk factors.

Trial registration

ChiCTR1800017758 (Aug 13, 2018).

SUBMITTER: Han X

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7934439 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Sex disparities in cardiovascular health metrics among rural-dwelling older adults in China: a population-based study.

Han Xiaolei X Jiang Ziying Z Li Yuanjing Y Wang Yongxiang Y Liang Yajun Y Dong Yi Y Tang Shi S Du Yifeng Y Qiu Chengxuan C

BMC geriatrics 20210304 1

<h4>Background</h4>Cardiovascular health (CVH) metrics among Chinese older adults are poorly understood. We investigated sex disparities in CVH metrics and their management among rural-dwelling older adults in China.<h4>Methods</h4>This community-based study included 5026 participants (age ≥ 65 years; 57.2% women) in the baseline survey of a multimodal intervention study in rural China. In March-September 2018, data were collected through face-to-face interviews, clinical examinations, and labor ...[more]

PMID: 33663413

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