Abstract:
Objective To analyze the relationship between socioeconomic status and cardiovascular disease risk factors, to provide scientific basis for the prevention of cardiovascular disease for the target people.
Methods Using the data of Diabetes Mellitus from epidemiological studies carried out in Guangdong province in 1997 and 1998, the association between SES and CVD risk factors were analyzed.
Results The indicators of SES were higher in men than those in women. After adjusting age, occupational physical activities, leisure-time physical activities and drinking, SES still had a influence on the cardiovascular disease. Education and living area played an more important role, which differed in male and female.
Conclusion SES was main cardiovascular risk factors. Prevention for women with higher SES might produce more effective results.