Analysis of cardiovascular and cerebral disease risk trends before and during the COVID-19 transition phase in Golestan province
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Morbidity and mortality caused by cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases are increasing worldwide. This study aimed to analyze the factors affecting the risk assessment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases before COVID-19 and during the COVID-19 transition phase. RESULTS: Among 132,305 individuals (mean age: 50.11 ± 12.21 years), 65.84% were women. Regression analysis indicated that age, overweight, smoking, diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol significantly increased 10-year cardiovascular disease risk (p < 0.001). No significant trend in risk levels was found between pre-COVID-19 and COVID-19 transition periods (p = 0.063). Given the impact of these factors, national-level planning, appropriate policies, and intersectoral coordination are essential to reduce cardiovascular and cerebrovascular risk.
Source: BMC Research Notes
Authors: Mohammad-Ali Jahani, Somayeh Safaie, Mansooreh Gharayagh-Zandi, Seyed-Amir Soltani, Seyedeh-Nikoo Hashemi, Amir-Reza Mahmoudi, Ghahraman Mahmoudi
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,690
OpenAlex ID: W4410478274