Cardiovascular risk among smokers seeking cessation treatment compared to smokers who do not: A cross-sectional study
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| Year of publication | 2014 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Experimental and Clinical Cardiology |
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| Field | Other medical specializations |
| Keywords | Cardiocascular diseases; Nicotine dependence; Risk assessment; Risk factors; Smoking cessation |
| Description | Objectives: To compare the cardiovascular (CV) risk profile in smokers who decided to quit in smoking cessation center (Center) and smokers of general population. Methods: We retrospectively compared the prevalence of CV risk factors and theCV risk level in a study group of Center smokers (1,349; 52.2% men) and a control group ofthe national post-MONICA study smokers (1,122; 54.5% men). Results: Compared to controls, the study group smokers were more likely automatically at high CV risk (12.5%, resp. 8.9%, p=0.004), including CVD (7%, resp. 4.1%, p=0.002). The prevalence of type 2 diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidemia was similar in both groups. The prevalence of obesity was significantly lower in the study group. Smokers aged over 55 with a SCORE >/= 5% were significantly less represented in the study group compared to controls. Conclusions: Compared to controls, more smokers automatically at high CV risk sought treatment for tobacco dependence. We did not find higher prevalence of CV risk factors, or a higher proportion of high CV risk elderly smokers among the study group patients. |